Variegated Sweet Iris

Name: Variegated Sweet Iris
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 04598

Iris pallida 'Variegata'

Pronunciation: EYE-riss PAL-ih-duh

SKU #04598

USDA Zone

4-9

Your climate might be too cold for this plant:

OVERVIEW
Description	Flashy, green and golden-striped foliage to brighten the garden! Light lavender-blue bearded flowers have a soft, sweet fragrance. Excellent near the front of borders where the foliage can be seen close up. Best in full sun, but this species is more shade-tolerant than many other species of iris. An herbaceous perennial.
Light	Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Keep soil moist to wet.
Blooms	Spring
Mature Size	Moderate growing; forms clumps 2 ft. tall.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Herbaceous
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Clumping
Flower Attributes	Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border
Design Ideas	These uniquely variegated leaves are a welcome alternative to traditional Iris in the cottage garden. Plant in the perennial border or as a neat edging. Like all Iris, it's a natural in clusters around water of all kinds and stands out in rock gardens. Stunning candidate for very large antique or Asian ceramic pots, and makes good accent foliage combined with solid green-leafed Iris.
Flower Color	Blue
Foliage Color	Variegated
Companion Plants	Coneflower (Echinacea); Turtlehead (Chelone); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Spiderwort (Tradescantia)

CARE
Care	Provide humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish the root system. Once established, prefers regular moisture but tolerates mild periodic dry spells. Remove faded foliage as new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.