Iris pallida 'Aureo Variegata' is a stunning perennial that brings year-round visual interest to any landscape design. This Gold-variegated Sweet Iris, also known as Zebra Iris, features dramatic sword-like foliage with distinctive golden-yellow and grey-green stripes that create a striking architectural presence. In early summer, fragrant lavender-blue blooms rise above the decorative foliage, offering both beauty and delightful scent.
Exceptional Features and Benefits
The Iris pallida 'Aureo Variegata' offers numerous advantages for landscape professionals and garden designers:
- Striking variegated foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season
- Nearly evergreen in mild winter regions, providing year-round visual interest
- Fragrant lavender-blue flowers perfect for cutting arrangements
- Compact growth habit (18-24 inches tall with 12-18 inch spread)
- Drought-tolerant once established, reducing maintenance and water costs
- Naturally resistant to deer and rabbit damage
- Attracts beneficial pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
This versatile iris works beautifully in borders, rock gardens, and container plantings, making it an excellent choice for diverse landscape applications.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Iris pallida 'Aureo Variegata' in full sun to partial shade locations for optimal performance. This adaptable perennial thrives in well-drained soil and performs exceptionally well in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. For best results, plant rhizomes in spring with the top visible just above soil level. Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow proper air circulation. Blooming occurs from late spring to early summer, with the striking variegated foliage providing visual interest throughout the growing season.
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EAN code3802JFF
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitRhizome
- Light RequirementsSun
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Early Summer
- SizeI
- Packaged in15
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- UsesFragrant, Container, Deer Resistant
- Soil Requirementsmoist soil
- Shipping Time FrameSpring