Iris variegata

Hungarian iris, Iris variegata

Iris variegata is occasionally mistaken for Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata due to the latter's variegated leaves. However, Iris variegata itself has variegated flowers. The plant features a robust rhizome with roots that can extend up to 10 cm deep in the soil. Its leaves, which are dark green and ribbed, measure approximately 1–3 cm in width. They have a slightly falcate (sword-shaped) appearance.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-10
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Late Spring
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 18" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Wall-Side Borders
Iris variegata | Hungarian iris, Iris variegata || Iris variegata is occasionally mistaken for Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata due to the latter's variegated leaves. However, Iris variegata itself has variegated flowers. The plant features a robust rhizome with roots that can extend up to 10 cm deep in the soil. Its leaves, which are dark green and ribbed, measure approximately 1–3 cm in width. They have a slightly falcate (sword-shaped) appearance.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Late Spring, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Wall-Side Borders
Image © The Perennial Farm