Iris, Sweet 'White Variegated'
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Availability updated daily- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- May, June
Description
Green foliage that is edged in creamy white; Lavender flowers in early summer.
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Details
Plant Height: 18 inches
Flower Height: 32 inches
Spacing: 14 inches
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Hardiness Zone: 3a
Other Names: White Edge Sweet Flag
Description:
Green foliage that is edged in creamy white; Lavender flowers in early summer
Ornamental Features
White 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. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
White Variegated Sweet Iris is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Insects
White Variegated Sweet Iris is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
White Variegated Sweet Iris will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 32 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
More Information
Bloom or Harvest Time | May, June |
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Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Common Family Name | Sweet Iris |
Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
Mature Height (Range) | 25" - 36" |