Description
Golden Variegated Sweet Iris is a standout perennial prized for both its striking foliage and elegant blooms. In late spring, fragrant lilac-purple flowers with rich purple throats and golden beards rise above dramatic sword-like leaves edged in bright lemon-yellow variegation. This colorful combination provides season-long interest, making Golden Variegated Sweet Iris an eye-catching addition to borders, cottage gardens, and mass plantings.
Easy to grow and low maintenance, Golden Variegated Sweet Iris thrives in full sun to partial shade and performs best in average to evenly moist, well-drained soil. Its upright habit, deer resistance, and attractive foliage make it a valuable landscape plant even when not in bloom. Use it to add texture, color, and architectural interest to perennial beds throughout the growing season.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Iris pallida 'Aureovariegata'
Color: lilac-purple
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: around once a week
Soil: moist, rich
Zone: 3 – 7
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (24″), width (18″)
Blooming Season: mid summer
Growth Rate: late spring
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