Gladiolus 'Moonlight Shadows' Bulbs | Bicolor Sword Lily tall summer flowers

About This Plant

Gladiolus 'Moonlight Shadows' is a tall, perennial bulb (corm) producing creamy white to soft yellow blooms with dark plum-purple to burgundy centers. It features upright clumping growth, green foliage, and mid to late summer bloom season. Flowers are two-tone with large, ruffled blooms on sturdy spikes, making it a striking choice for cutting gardens and mass plantings. Ideal for full sun and well-drained soil.

What You Will Receive

Ships as healthy bareroot corms ready for planting.

Garden Uses

• Cut flower gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Pollinator gardens
• Mixed perennial borders
• Mass plantings, floral design gardens, back-of-border focal points

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gladiolus 'Moonlight Shadows'
• Common Name: Bicolor Sword Lily
• Plant Type: Perennial Bulb (Corm)
• Flower Color: Creamy White, Soft Yellow, Purple & Burgundy
• Foliage Color: Green
• Mature Height: 48–60 Inches
• Spread: 6–12 Inches
• Growth Habit: Upright Clumping
• Bloom Season: Mid to Late Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Average
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil
• Hardiness Zones: 7–10 (Lift corms in colder zones)
• Characteristics: Pollinator Friendly, Excellent Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Long Blooming

Companion Plants

• White Prosperity Gladiolus
• Shaka Zulu Gladiolus
• Lavender
• Salvia
• Echinacea
• Shasta Daisy
• Yarrow
• Ornamental Grasses

Growing & Care

• Plant corms in spring after danger of frost has passed
• Place corms 4–6 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart
• Grow in full sun for best flowering
• Water regularly during active growth
• Stake stems if needed in windy locations
• Deadhead spent flowers; allow foliage to mature naturally
• Lift corms before winter in colder climates

For continuous blooms, plant additional corms every two weeks through early summer.

Shipping Information

Plant Condition

• Ships as healthy bareroot corms ready for planting

Shipping Notes

• Orders begin shipping in MARCH
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery
• Free USPS Ground shipping on qualifying orders over $35
• Shipping may be delayed during periods of extreme weather

Care Guarantee

We guarantee healthy bulbs upon arrival. If your order arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photos for a replacement or refund.