Gladiolus Flower Name. Most of the gladiolus sold today are hybrids which are commonly designated as Gladiolus. Gladiolus genus Gladiolus also called gladiola plural gladioli gladiolus or gladioluses genus of about 300 species of flowering plants of the iris family Iridaceae native to Europe Africa and the Mediterranean area.
The most popular and adapted to Russian conditions are the early and mid-early varieties. It is both scientific and common name of this flower. It refers to the sword-like shape and appearance of the plants leaves and flower spikes.
Common gladiolus garden glad and sword lily because of the long pointed leaves Zones.
We do not intend The Plant List to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. White gladiolus varieties are pure white shades but there is also a large group of white flowers with a variety of colored patches specks eyes etc. Gladiolus do best in full sun but if its not available they will still flower in partial shade. The flower was then later brought to Europe where it is bearing almost every color except true blue.