Early Spring Bulb/ small purple flower-ID

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  1. mjh1676

    mjh1676 Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Here are some little purple beauties that just surfaced at our home. Being new owners, I have no idea what they may be. My internet searches have turned up nothing. Is seems to be Iris-like, but I could not match any photos in my searches. The leaves remind me of a crocus and the flower and iris. Any help would be appreciated.

    I would suspect with the warm weather we have been having these are a little earlier than usual. We can see dafodils pushing green leaves, but no flowers yet. These are by far the first bulbs of spring here.

    Many thanks.
     

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Or try searching for Iris reticulata- ours are up and blooming.
     

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    mjh1676 Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Thank you both. I am surprised at what a small plant the bulb forms and while I have grown smaller forms of Iris before, I was surprised to see these.
     

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