- Species
- Perennial
- Zones 6–9
- Burgundy
- Single
Byzantine Gladiolus
Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus · Gladiolus byzantinus · Jacob's Ladder · Sword Lily
Perennial species gladiolus in burgundy and white, blooming in late spring and early summer. Spires of purple red to magenta-wine flowers with white-streaked lower petals and throats, above low, sword-like foliage, late spring to early summer. USDA zones 6–9.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
Buy from $11.75At a glance
- Flower form
- Species Single
- Colors
-
- Burgundy
- White
- Blooms
- Late spring, Early summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 1½–3 ft (41–91 cm) (estimated)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 6–9 Perennial
- Planted as
- Corm
- Botanical name
- Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus
In the garden
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Hardy heirloom species gladiolus dated to about 1629 by Van Engelen and John Scheepers (sister catalogs with the same text), also sold by American Meadows and Burpee.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyWe may earn a commission when you buy through these links. Your price stays the same. Prices checked Nov 1, 2026.
Questions
Is Byzantine Gladiolus hardy in my zone?
Byzantine Gladiolus survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 6 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Byzantine Gladiolus need full sun?
Byzantine Gladiolus grows in full sun.
When does Byzantine Gladiolus bloom?
Byzantine Gladiolus blooms in late spring and early summer.
Is Byzantine Gladiolus good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Byzantine Gladiolus as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
