Iris pallida 'Aurea Variegata' | Syn: Iris pallida 'Aureo Variegata'

Other Common Names: Dalmation Iris, Zebra Iris

Note: Our container-grown Iris can be planted in the garden year round!

A hardy and long-lived perennial plant with multiple attractions to please the senses, the Variegated Golden Sweet Iris features colorful foliage, colorful flowers, and sweet aroma. Also known as the Zebra Iris, this dazzler forms a clump of striking, sword-like, variegated golden-yellow and grey-green leaves. In late spring to early summer, abundant and beautiful fragrant lavender-blue bearded irises are perched atop tall and sturdy stems. But the foliage is the main star of the show on this Iris throughout the season and year round in mild climates. 

The Variegated Golden Sweet Iris is ideal for planting in garden beds and containers. Plant it close to patios, decks, porches and other outdoor sitting spaces where the beautiful flowers, foliage and fragrance can be enjoyed from close up. A fine addition to Iris gardens, purple or blue theme gardens, rock gardens, fragrance gardens and cottage gardens. 

 

Bearded Iris are easy to grow when planted right and in the right spot. Our container-grown iris can be planted year round! They will grow in most any average soil that is well drained and in full sun to part shade. We suggest 6 or more hours of direct sunlight for best blooming. Constantly wet soil is a killer. Planting them on an incline or in raised beds helps to ensure good drainage. Mix in some composted organic matter to improve fertility and drainage in heavy clay soils.

When planting Bearded Iris, we suggest spacing plants at least 24 inches apart to allow for future spread of the plant. Dig a hole 2 to 3 times as wide as the root ball and plant so that the rhizomes (roots) are exposed slightly above ground level. Avoid planting your Bearded Iris too deep. As mentioned, planting on a slope or in raised beds will help to ensure proper soil drainage.