Zebra Variegated Sweet Iris (Iris Pallida 'Albo Variegata') - 1 Gallon Pot
$31.48
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Zebra Variegated Sweet Iris (Iris Pallida 'Albo Variegata') - 1 Gallon Pot
$31.48
Sale price
$31.48
Regular price
$33.00
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Description
Zebra Sweet Iris
Iris pallida 'Albo Variegata'
Other Common Names: Dalmation Iris, Silver-Variegated Iris, Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata', White Leaved Variegated Iris
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Perennial
Height at Maturity: 24-30"
Width at Maturity: 12-18”
Spacing: 18" for mass plantings; 36" or more for space between plants
Spacing: 18" for mass plantings; 36" or more for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Clump
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Lavender-Blue
Flower Size: Large
Flowering Period: Late Spring to Early Summer
Flower Type: Iris
Fragrant Flowers: Yes
Foliage Color: Grey-Green and White
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Berry Color: No
Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moderate but Well Drained
Soil pH: 6.0 - 7.5 (Slightly Acid to Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer, Rabbit, Drought
Description
A hardy and long-lived perennial plant with multiple attractions to please the senses, the Zebra Sweet Iris features colorful foliage, colorful flowers, and sweet aroma. Also known as the Dalmation or Variegated Sweet Iris, this dazzler forms a clump of striking, sword-like, variegated white and grey-green leaves that can't help but be noticed in the garden. 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.
Note: Our container-grown Iris can be planted in the garden year round!
Landscape & Garden Uses
Zebra Sweet Iris is ideal for planting in garden beds and landscape borders. Plant it close to patios, decks, porches and other outdoor sitting spaces where the beautiful flowers can be enjoyed from close up. A fine addition to Iris gardens, purple or white theme gardens, rock gardens, fragrance gardens and cottage gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 12 inches apart for mass plantings; 2.5 feet or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
Iris pallida 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 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 a slope or in raised beds helps to ensure good drainage. Mix in some composted organic matter to improve drainage in heavy clay soils.
When planting 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.
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Care
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