Dalmatian Iris 'Argentea Variegata', Silver-Variegated Sweet Iris, Zebra Iris 'Argentea Variegata', Sweet Iris 'Argentea Variegata', Iris pallida 'Albo Variegata'
Native of Dalmatia in Croatia, Iris Pallida ‘Argentea Variegata’ is a semi-evergreen rhizomatous Bearded Iris noted for its striking foliage and showy, scented purple flowers. The unique variegated foliage consists of sword-like leaves, elegantly striped with silvery-white and gray-green. Long-lasting, it extends its dramatic interest through fall and even winter, if mild enough. Sweetly fragrant, light blue-purple flowers with decorative yellow beards, about 3-5 in. wide (7-12 cm) appear in late spring to early summer atop scapes rising to 34 in. tall (85 cm).
Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Iris other species |
Common names | Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Iris other species |
Common names | Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
How many Iris pallida ‘Argentea Variegata’ (Dalmatian Iris) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Iris pallida ‘Argentea Variegata’ (Dalmatian Iris) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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