Gladiolus 'Byzantinum'

Scientific Name: Gladiolus byzantinus

Common Name: Byzantine Gladiolus

Exposure: Full sun

Blooming Time (Months): May to June

Bloom Duration (Months): 1 to 1.5 months

Fragrance: Light, delicate fragrance

Plant Habit: Upright, clumping, with sword-shaped foliage

Characteristics: Striking magenta-purple, funnel-shaped flowers arranged along slender spikes; attracts bees and butterflies; excellent for borders, naturalizing, and cut flowers; more cold-hardy than most gladiolus species

Spacing: 6 to 8 inches

Height: 24 to 36 inches

Width: 4 to 6 inches

Maintenance Requirements: Low to moderate maintenance; prefers well-drained soil; water regularly during growth and bloom; corms may be left in the ground in milder climates but should be lifted and stored in colder regions after foliage dies back.