Sisyrinchium striatum (common names: Sisyrinchium)

Thank you Spritzhenry, just as I thought. I wonder why Iris is dealt with differently? I must admit it does look better with some leaves left on the plant rather than scalping it!

I just cut out the flower stems and pull off the black leaves to tidy the plants up. Sometimes I take off a fan or two if they are getting a bit crowded, and plant them up elsewhere or in a pot for a friend!

Just realised that I didn't tell you what plant I am talking about! Its Sisyrinchium striatum. ( I thought it was a site dedicated to just this plant for some reason!)

Thanks

very nice

Never seen these their Lovely :)

Thses are Lovely Spritz :)

lol we will have the same gardens janette , how cool is that

I seen this in a neighbour garden and liked it now I know its name I will be on the lookout for one

i like this, added it to favourites

Lovely picture - our clump is coming into flower now, but during the winter many of the leaves blacken - still it survives. I like the little ones too, which seem to be self-seeding in our garden.