A perennial which spreads through underground runners though not invasive with arching stems of funnel-shaped greenish-yellow flowers suffused purple from summer into autumn. Approx. 50-90cm x 8cm. Plant corms 4-6'' deep in fertile,well-drained soil in sun. Can be grown in gravel areas or the border.

• Annuals: Perennial
• Deciduous: Deciduous
• Genus: Gladiolus
• Species: papilio
• Flower Colour: unusual funnel-shaped yellowish-green suffused purple flowers
• Foliage Colour: green grass-like foliage