Gladiolus communis ssp byzantinus Cruentus Syneilesis that's the hosta

that's the hosta

plenty of 4-5" open

the small 20" wide clumps are topped with light lavender flowers atop 16" scapes

In moist garden soils

Gladiolus communis ssp byzantinus Cruentus Syneilesis that's the hosta(aka: Gladiolus byzantinus) We are pleased to again offer the old fashioned Gulf Coast pass along gladiolus. The 2' tall spikes of intensely tacky, fluorescent cerise red flowers top the late January emerging foliage from late April through early May a feast for early season hummingbirds. The European Gladiolus 'Cruentus', not to be confused with the African Gladiolus cruentus, could be classified as a spring ephemeral since the entire clump is