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Can anyone tell me what this plant is called
Samantha-12
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i have this come up in my garden can anyone tell me what it is please
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Tigridia. Available in various colours.
Thank you
Gosh I was about to post this picture b4 I saw your msg
Snap! I do not remember putting in a plant called a Tigridia. Gorgeous little thing it is though. It's almost orchid like. 
Love these. I had some in the garden a couple of years ago but unfortunately they only lasted a season.
I had some yellow and some red.
Whee! How absolutely gorgeous. Be careful though. It is called Tigridia pavonia ( Shellflower or Peacock Flower). It is from southern Mexico and not hardy anywhere in UK. A couple of months after flowering, stop watering. The combination of cold and drought will make it die back. You can then lift the bulbs and store frost free, or better, if you have space, move the whole pot to a frost free situation until Spring. The bulbs will often sprout on their own when( if) the weather warms up. Good luck. Ian