Iris Aureo Variegata | 18 pce

Iris pallida 'Aureo Variegata', commonly known as Gold-variegated Sweet Iris or Zebra Iris, is a stunning perennial that transforms any landscape with its dramatic striped foliage and fragrant blooms. This exceptional cultivar offers year-round visual interest with its sword-like leaves featuring bold golden-yellow and grey-green variegation, making it a prized specimen for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Distinctive Features and Benefits

The Gold-variegated Sweet Iris delivers multiple seasons of interest and practical benefits for your clients' landscapes:

• Striking variegated foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, providing structure even when not in bloom
• Fragrant lavender-blue flowers appear in early summer, emitting a sweet grape-candy scent
• Compact growth habit (18-24" tall, 12-18" spread) makes it ideal for borders, mass plantings, and container designs
• Extremely low-maintenance once established, requiring minimal care
• Excellent drought tolerance makes it perfect for water-wise landscape designs
• Deer and rabbit resistant, reducing maintenance concerns and plant loss
• Attracts beneficial pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds

This versatile iris combines ornamental appeal with practical durability, making it an excellent choice for various landscape applications.

Planting and Growing Information

Plant Iris pallida 'Aureo Variegata' in full sun to partial shade locations in well-drained soil. This adaptable perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-9, making it suitable for most climate regions across the United States. For optimal performance, space plants 12-18 inches apart. The nearly evergreen foliage provides visual interest year-round in milder climates, while the lavender-blue blooms appear in early summer. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in late summer to maintain vigor.

Order Your Wholesale Supply Today

Enhance your inventory with these premium Gold-variegated Sweet Iris plugs, available in convenient 18-cell trays. Perfect for garden centers, landscaping companies, and contractors looking to offer clients a distinctive, low-maintenance perennial option. These versatile irises are ideal for drought-tolerant designs, mixed borders, and specialty gardens. Order now to secure your spring shipment and provide your customers with this exceptional combination of striking foliage and fragrant blooms.

• EAN code
  380218
• Catalog
  Wholesale Growers
• Singular Unit
  Plug
• Light Requirements
  Sun
• Bloom Time
  Spring, Summer and sometimes Fall
• Size
  18CELL
• Packaged in
  18
• Zone
  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Uses
  Deer Resistant
• Shipping Time Frame
  Spring