Gladiolus × papilio ex 'Ruby'

Common name(s):  butterfly gladiola

Description: perennial; a clumping, iris relative from South Africa with blade-like foliage. Mid-summer brings successions of ruby-red flowers on long stalks to 3 ft. tall. Makes a long-lasting cut flower.

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, cut flowers, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 2.5+ months of summer drought