Purple or yellow flowers (6)

I believe the answer is:

irises

(Other definitions for irises that I've seen before include "Subject for van Gogh" , "Flags" , "Is sire in favour of flowers?" , "blooms" , "Flowers found in the eye" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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