Native to the Mediterranean area, Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus 'Byzantine Gladiolus' is a bulbous perennial that features narrow sword-shaped leaves in a fan of 3-5 erect flowering spikes, each bearing up to 15 bold, magenta funnel-shaped flowers, 2" wide (5cm). Blooming in late spring to early summer, this eye-catching beauty grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90cm) and gradually spreads to form large clumps. Puts a terrific show in beds and borders when mixed with other perennials or ornamental grasses. Great for cutting too!