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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
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.
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