Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Bellis perennis
Asteraceae · flowers
Gladiolus spp.
Iridaceae · bulbs
Daisy (Zones 4-8)
Gladiolus (Zones 7-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 7–8
| Feature | Daisy | Gladiolus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bellis perennis | Gladiolus spp. |
| Family | Asteraceae | Iridaceae |
| Category | flowers | bulbs |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 6" | 4' |
| Spread | 8" | 8" |
| Bloom Season | Spring-Summer | Summer |
| Bloom Color | White, Pink | Mixed |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Fast |
| Native Region | Europe | Africa, Mediterranean |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Daisy
Gladiolus
Daisy
Gladiolus
Choose Daisy if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 4–8.
Choose Gladiolus if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 7–10.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 7–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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