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Herbertia
Scientific Name: (Alophia drummondii)
Definition: Iris Family (Iridaceae). An upright, smooth
perennial grows to 12 inche long from a bulb. The flower is about 2 inches
across, and creats an intesesting petal arrangement. 3 outer segments
are broad and esily spotted; inner segmentia much smaler and a black,
violet. Herbertia prefers sandy or clay soils. Blooms March - May.
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