Iris pallida 'Variegata' (Variegated Iris)


Botanical Information

FamilyIridaceae
Genusiris
Speciespallida
Cultivar'Variegata'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height60 - 91 cm
Spread45 - 60 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and linear.
LandscapeMixed borders.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist, humusy and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.
PestsSusceptible to iris borer. Deer tolerant.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionSword-shaped leaves that are 60 cm long and sweetly fragrant.
Colour DescriptionGreyish-green leaves with cream stripe.

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