Sword Flag or Corn Flag (Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus). Hardy, late spring-flowering bulb Description: Bright, deep-magenta flowers, up to 15 per stem, on 24-inch stalks above sword-like, fan-shaped foliage Habit: Grows 1 to 2 feet tall and up to 1 1/2 feet wide; may require some support Culture: Plant ?"corms?" 2 inches deep in well-prepared garden loam in a sunny location; plant may go dormant during hot summers Hardiness: USDA Zones 5 through 10. Origin: Mediterranean Jefferson documented 10 bulbs per bag. This species... - Sword Flag or Corn Flag (Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus). |