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Variegated Sweet Iris

Purple irises with tall green and yellow leaves in a garden setting.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Purple flowers and long, variegated green and yellow leaves in a garden bed with plant labels.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Purple iris flowers with green and white leaves in a garden setting.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Purple irises with tall green and yellow leaves in a garden setting.
Purple flowers and long, variegated green and yellow leaves in a garden bed with plant labels.
Purple iris flowers with green and white leaves in a garden setting.

Plant Information

Common name: Variegated Sweet Iris

Scientific name: Iris pallida

Water usage: Low

Sun exposure: Full, part sun

Bloom time: Late spring

Fire resistant: Yes

Wildlife: Deer tolerant

Native: No

Height: 2 to 3 feet

Spread: 12 to 18 inches

Care information

Short season of bloom, drought tolerant, showy flowers

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