From
the family,
Iridaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Flag, Sword Lily.
From gardens. Very attractive dwarf Juno. Flowers 3 to 4, light yellow, suffused mauve, 2 inches diameter. Fall haft broadly winged, 3/4 inch wide, crest deep yellow. Standards to 1/2 inch, linear. Leaves 5 to 7, channelled, concealing the stem until after flowering. Ht. 6-8 inches.
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