This is known as Iris savannarum
Commonly known as a Prairie Iris
It grows well on the edges of wetlands
As it prefers moisture to dryness.
Location: Orlando Wetlands, Christmas, FL
Sources: https://www.fnps.org/plant/iris-savannarum#gsc.tab=0
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