- Grandiflorus
- Perennial
- Zones 8–11
- Burgundy
- Single
Indian Summer
Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in burgundy, purple, lavender, and cream, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Smoky brown to purple flowers with a coppery sheen, hints of lilac and a light cream throat, nearly 5 inches across on one side of 4 foot stems. USDA zones 8–11.
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Buy from $14.99At a glance
- Flower form
- Grandiflorus Single · 5 in (13 cm)
- Colors
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- Burgundy
- Purple
- Lavender
- Cream
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3–5 ft (91–152 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 8–11 Perennial
Lift or treat as an annual below zone 8.
- Planted as
- Corm
- Botanical name
- Gladiolus × hortulanus
In the garden
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Sold by Longfield Gardens, Eden Brothers and Breck's for its brown and purple tones.
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Where to buy
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Questions
Is Indian Summer hardy in my zone?
Indian Summer survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 11. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Indian Summer need full sun?
Indian Summer grows in full sun.
When does Indian Summer bloom?
Indian Summer blooms in midsummer and late summer.
Is Indian Summer good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Indian Summer as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
