Gladiolus flowers are an excellent choice for adding to bouquets and arrangements, especially if you want to bring a natural feel to your celebration. These flowers are also a popular choice for weddings, as they are typically used as the wedding flower. The Gladiolus is a flower thats native to Africa, Europe, and North America. It is also known as the gladiola, sometimes spelled glad-iolus. The flowers Latin name is gladiolus communis. It can grow up to three feet tall.