gladiolus plants

Question

Do these plants multiply? I have groups of thin leaves coming up in the bed. They look like gladiolus leaves only smaller and in bunches.

Answer 1

Yes, the corms produce a baby corm or cormlet.
The links below have more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/propagating-gladiolus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/care-of-gladiolas-how-to-grow-gladiolas-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/storing-gladiola-corms.htm