Glads, for short, are principally native to South Africa. Many years of cross and interbreeding have brought to us the flowers we know today. They are as easy to grow as they are beautiful to look at.
Glads are a member of the iris family and have great diversity in flower color and shape.
Flower shapes range from plain petals to deeply ruffled and flower colors cover the spectrum. Florets range in size from 1-8 inches in diameter. Glads bloom from July until the first frost. To insure continuous color all summer, it is suggested that you plant them throughout the growing season. Site Selection Glads can grow in a variety of soils, though sandy loam is preferred.