The crossword solutions for the term 'showy flower, for short' are GLAD and MUM. GLAD stands for Gladiolus, which is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family. They are native to tropical and southern Africa, and they have sword-shaped leaves and tall spikes of brightly colored flowers. MUM stands for Chrysanthemum, which is a genus of about 30 species of perennial flowering plants in the aster family. They are native to Asia and northeastern Europe, and they have daisy-like flowers with a wide variety of colors.