GYANDRIRIS sisyrinchium (L.) Parl.According to Innes, this is called Barbary Nut because the corm is supposed to taste of nuts. I just like to call it the Miniature Iris.
We have never had these grow in great numbers, but they are hard to catch, as the flowers don't open until late morning, and they don't last overnight. I was delighted to find one this morning, and shall keep my fingers crossed that it is not alone...
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I thought they were miniature iris too. They grow wild on the hillside just by us, but open much earlier in the year than where you are! Late Jan/early Feb depending on the year. They don't last long either, but they are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bit of ground you have though.