- Grandiflorus
- Perennial
- Zones 8–10
- Burgundy
- Single
Black Star
Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in burgundy and near-black, blooming in early summer, midsummer, and late summer. Deep wine red flowers with black tones; Longfield Gardens describes black accents at the edges and Eden Brothers a subtle contrasting stripe on the petals. USDA zones 8–10.
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Buy from $0.79At a glance
- Flower form
- Grandiflorus Single
- Colors
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- Burgundy
- Near-black
- Blooms
- Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3–5 ft (91–152 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 8–10 Perennial
Lift or treat as an annual below zone 8.
- Planted as
- Corm
- Botanical name
- Gladiolus × hortulanus
In the garden
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Large-flowered gladiolus sold by Longfield Gardens, DutchGrown and Eden Brothers for its near black red color.
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Where to buy
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Questions
Is Black Star hardy in my zone?
Black Star survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Black Star need full sun?
Black Star grows in full sun.
When does Black Star bloom?
Black Star blooms in early summer, midsummer, and late summer.
Is Black Star good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Black Star as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
