Gladiolus ( Peace Gladiolus )
These cormous perennials are grown for their jazzy spiked blossom , which open up from the bottom up . Foliage is strap - like and upright . Gladiolus look well when institute in gravid groups . It is common to stake them . ground should be fertile and well drain and light may be full sun or partial shade . Hardy in zone 8 - 10 , they may be planted in other areas as annuals or even protected with a thick layer of mulch ....