- Grandiflorus
- Perennial
- Zones 8–11
- Purple
- Single
Purple Flora
Perennial grandiflorus gladiolus in purple, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Deep royal purple 3 to 4 inch florets with darker throat markings, arranged along one side of the stem. USDA zones 8–11.
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Buy from $15.99At a glance
- Flower form
- Grandiflorus Single · 3–4 in (8–10 cm)
- Colors
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- Purple
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 4–5 ft (122–152 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
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Breck's calls Purple Flora an exhibition variety; Eden Brothers also sells it.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyQuestions
Is Purple Flora hardy in my zone?
Purple Flora 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 Purple Flora need full sun?
Purple Flora grows in full sun.
When does Purple Flora bloom?
Purple Flora blooms in midsummer and late summer.
Is Purple Flora good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Purple Flora as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
