Variegated Sweet Iris

Striped swordlike leaves, pale lavender blooms, fragrant ornamental iris

Botanical Name- Iris pallida variegata

Pronunciation- EYE-riss pah-LID-uh vair-ee-uh-GAY-tuh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Lavender blue

Bloom Time- Early Summer

Companion Plants- Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' (striped foliage vs lavender spikes)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, hummingbirds (on select species), swallowtail butterflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP49A

Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back foliage after it yellows; divide clumps every few years and fertilize in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. Cut back foliage in fall.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a low-nitrogen, higher phosphate fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Avoid soggy clay by mixing in coarse amendments.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Bulb-tone

Possible Issues- Iris borer, bacterial soft rot, leaf spot