iris pallida
'Variegata'
Variegated Iris
| Family |
| Iridaceae |
| Genus |
| iris |
| Species |
| pallida |
| Cultivar |
| 'Variegata' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Height |
| 60 - 91 cm |
| Spread |
| 45 - 60 cm |
| Landscape |
| Mixed borders. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade. Moist, humusy and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. |
| Shape |
| Upright and linear. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to iris borer. Deer tolerant. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Sword-shaped leaves that are 60 cm long and sweetly fragrant. |
| Colour Description |
| Greyish-green leaves with cream stripe. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |