Description | Zebra Iris (Iris pallida) has blue, fragrant flowers and variegated foliage. |
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Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizoms, etc. |
Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
Sunlight | full sun is preferred, tolerates some shade |
Moisture | average, moist |
Soil & Site | average |
Growing Media | division in the late summer early fall |
Flowers | pale violet blue, fragrant |
Fruit | seed pods |
Leaves | flat Iris-like leaves, gold variegation |
Stems | rhizomes |
Dimensions | 20-24 inche tall |
Maintenance | cut off dead scapes after bloom, divide when needed |
Propagation | division in the late summer early fall |
Misc Facts | Genus named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow. Species name means pale. |
Author's Notes | AKA: Golden Variegated Dalmatian Iris, Gold Variegated Sweet Iris |