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Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata'

Family Iridaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata' (silver-variegated sweet iris) bears showy, medium violet and fragrant blooms during late spring to mid summer. The showy matte foliage is striped, white and greyish green in colour, coarse in texture and semi-evergreen. A specimen plant, Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata' (silver-variegated sweet iris) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata' tolerates drought and salt, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata' (silver-variegated sweet iris) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk.