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 |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spread | 12" - 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