At first I thought it is a viola. Violas (johnny jump-ups, hearts-ease) can get leggy -- they tend to flop over when they get too tall. However, a closer look makes me think it's torenia, although the foliage isn't quite the same as on mine.

Try Ptilotus.

Before the flowers push out. https://www.google.com/search?q=Gladiolus&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=3PNuVafbEpS5oQTf1oEw&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1429&bih=992&dpr=0.9#tbm=isch&q=Gladiolus+flower+bud

Thank you for your help. I tried looking other places but that sounds and looks just like it.