Variegated Sweet Iris

Iris pallida 'Variegata'


$27.00

Variegated Sweet Iris has masses of beautiful lilac purple flag-like flowers with purple throats and a yellow beard at the ends of the stems in late spring, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive sword-like leaves remain grayish green in color with showy white variegation throughout the season.

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Landscape Qualities

but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., Variegated Sweet Iris is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden

Ornamental Qualities

Variegated Sweet Iris has masses of beautiful lilac purple flag-like flowers with purple throats and a yellow beard at the ends of the stems in late spring

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, Variegated Sweet Iris will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant

as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Deer Resistant

Keep moisture level average to moist

Mature Size 18"(24"withtheflowers)Hx18"W

Cutflower Favorite

Flowers are lilac

Flowers in late spring

Zone 3a

Likes well drained soil