Gladiolus papilio, Butterfly Gladiola woodland Red new growth in spring

Red new growth in spring

One- to three-foot arching stems with double rows of elliptic leaves arise from a thick mat of rhizomes

Bodacious flower spikes grade from refreshing yellow

white flowers bloom

Gladiolus papilio, Butterfly Gladiola woodland Red new growth in springIn late summer through early autumn, tall, grey green stems hold nodding, buff ivory flowers. The lower petals of which are soft yellow and maroon patterned like a butterfly wing. A subtly exquisite plant; we are very fortunate that it spreads to form a colony. Please choose a shipping date between September 1 and April 1. This plant must be shipped while dormant. Mature size: 4 feet T Minimum temperature: 0 F