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****Looks like a grass and blooms are beautiful

Discussion in 'Plant ID' started by glendann, Jun 1, 2008.

  1. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    We went shopping in a little shopping mall and I found this gorgeous grass.I hope someone can ID it for me as I sure do want it in my yard.


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    The blooms are so wonderful.


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    glendann, Jun 1, 2008
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    Oh Glenda I agree!! It is beautiful. Almost looks like an iris of some sort.
    Great find!!!
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    I saw this same plant at Home Depot yesterday! I can't for the life of me remember what the tag said. The flowers where really pretty. Can you check at your Home Depot?
     
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  6. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Thanks but the nearest Home Depot is in Huntsville.
     
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    According to my plant encyclopedia that's a Dietes bicolor. It's a bulb. You can read about it here.
     
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Yep,Thats it also is called Peacock Flower, Bicolor Iris, Evergreen Iris, Spanish Iris, African Iris
    Dietes bicolor.
    Thank you Droopy.
     
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