Buy Iris foetidissima 'Variegata'

Also Known As

Variegated Gladwyn Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

6a-10b

3 inch pot | $17

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Iris foetidissima 'Variegata' plant details

Iris foetidissima 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream and purple flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris foetidissima 'Variegata'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris foetidissima 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A 'Great Plant Picks' winner for the PNW! – full sun to full shade – any soil – handsome fans of evergreen leaves striped w/ cream – grown for its foliage but rarely has blue iris flowers followed by orange berries…18-24" h, well behaved, looks pretty just about ANYWHERE! Our first offering of this slow-to-propagate beauty!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Boldly variegated white brushstrokes on mint-green lance-shaped leaves form 2' x 2' evergreen clumps. It may bloom, though that is not what it's all about, and it has not set any seed in our garden. Not to worry, though, this Iris is a terrific landscape asset; striking and bold strap leaves are visually exciting right through the winter - a good way to get striking spikes without those more tender spiky plants. Well-behaved and obliging in terms of soil, sun exposure, and water.Minimum temperature: -10°F