are gladiolus lilies?
Gladiolus are known by a number of names: Gladiolus, gladiola, glads, and even Sword Lilly. Why Sword Lily, you might ask? It's because of their long, sword-like leaves. But, Glads are not members of the lily family. Whatever you like to call them, they are one of the more popular flowers grown in the home garden. Gladiolus are native to the mountains of South America. They are widely grown in the U.S. and Europe.