Ecklon's Gladiolus (Gladiolus Ecklonii) is a perennial bulb in the Iridaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Gladiolus ecklonii is a relatively low-growing species of gladiolus native to South Africa, named after the plant collector C. F. Ecklon.