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Hi guys

We went for another walk around a beautiful National Trust garden today and we spotted this flower.  Please see attached photo.  I think it's a dwarf Iris but needs an experts eye.

Thanks guys!

Oh I dont know what it is but it's really beautiful!

What an interesting looking plant. The leaves look not dissimilar to Lily of the Valley and it seems to be in a shaded damp area.

I'd be interested to know what it is. Definitely iris-like flowers.

Try this link: Pineapple Lily...although it isn't this the leaves are remarkably similar I think.

Looks like a roscoea:a humeana hybrid may be?

Hi John85 I think you have nailed it.  It could be this Roscoea humeana 'Purple Streaker'

http://beautifulgardens.shootgardening.co.uk/sitePlant.php?plantid=8874&name=roscoea-humeana-purple-streaker-

Thanks John I'll look into purchasing one of these.

Paul

Well done John! How did you find it or have you grown it yourself?

Lots of varieties it seems (link): Roscoea is a large genus of around 18 species