Iris japonica 'Variegata'

Also Known As

Iris japonicum variegatum
Variegated Japanese Iris
Variegated Japanese Iris

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-60"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Iris japonica 'Variegata' plant details

Iris japonica 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris japonica 'Variegata'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 60 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris japonica 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(VARIEGATED JAPANESE IRIS) Beautiful, smallish Iris for your 12-18” tall fans of curved evergreen leaves striped with cream in stoloniferous clumps. Flat, upward facing orchid like white flowers edged with ruffled lacy edges, outlined in purple and accented with yellow gold, May > June (shy bloomer but foliage alone makes it worthy!). Prefers partly shaded woodland sites in moist soils. Z7

By: Secret Garden Growers

One of the most attractive variegated Iris, the dwarf extremely stoloniferus plants hold their variegation well, it is shy flowering but an incredible clumping foliage plant, flowers are gorgeous intricately marked flat affairs. ZONE 7

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A clumping evergreen perennial. Fans of green and white striped sword-like leaves form dense clumps. In Spring to Summer sprays of delicate pale blue to white, small, crested, iris flowers are produced. Probably the easiest to grow of all the variegated Iris. Almost as tough as the original but does require a little more T.L.C.

By: Zephs

[Syn.:I.kaempferi] The show starts with rich purple flowers, then about mid summer, the leaves become shiny and heavily cream variegated. Likes most soils, not too dry and grows in water.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Garden photo gallery of Iris japonica 'Variegata'

Photo of Iris japonica 'Variegata' flower by Secret Garden Growers

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Photo of Iris japonica 'Variegata' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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By: Karl Gercens III

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Gardening facts about Iris japonica 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Iris japonica 'Variegata'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant