Gladiolus 'Moonlight Shadows' | Bicolor Gladiolus Bulbs | Tall Sword Lily | Purple & Cream Summer Flowers

Add dramatic contrast and elegant color to your summer garden with Gladiolus 'Moonlight Shadows', a stunning bicolor Sword Lily featuring creamy white to soft yellow blooms highlighted by rich plum-purple to burgundy centers. Its striking two-tone flowers create an eye-catching display in garden beds, borders, and fresh-cut flower arrangements.

Blooming from mid to late summer, this tall gladiolus produces sturdy flower spikes lined with large, ruffled blooms that attract butterflies and pollinators. The unique color combination pairs beautifully with both vibrant and pastel garden palettes, making it a favorite for cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and mixed perennial landscapes.

Whether grown for bouquets or as a focal point in the landscape, 'Moonlight Shadows' delivers weeks of spectacular color and elegance.

Key Features

• Unique bicolor blooms with creamy petals and dark purple accents
• Tall flower spikes create impressive vertical interest
• Exceptional cut flower with long vase life
• Attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators
• Thrives in full sun locations
• Easy-to-grow summer flowering bulb
• Perfect for floral arrangements and bouquets
• Produces multiple blooms along each stem

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

Garden Uses

Cut flower gardens
Cottage gardens
Pollinator gardens
Mixed perennial borders
Mass plantings
Wedding flower gardens
Floral design gardens
Back-of-border focal points

Companion Plants

Pair 'Moonlight Shadows' with these garden favorites:

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

These companions enhance the dramatic bicolor blooms while providing season-long interest.

Planting & 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 for a tidy appearance
• Allow foliage to mature naturally after flowering
• Lift corms before winter in colder climates

For continuous blooms throughout summer, 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 of the plant and packaging for a replacement or refund.