Iris laevigata 'Variegata'
Striped Water Iris
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Shop Available IrisItem #: 283
Zones: 4a to 9b
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 30" tall
Origin: China, Japan, Korea
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
When I first saw Iris laevigata 'Variegata' many years ago in the famed garden of Pennsylvania's Charles Cresson, I was smitten...I had to have this plant. Finally, we not only have it, but we occasionally have enough to share and this is one of those times...although the quantities are always limited. This stunning water iris boasts wide, cream and white striped leaves that hold their color all year. In late May and early June, the vigorous, sturdy, deer-resistant clumps are topped with light blue, crested iris flowers...attractive to hummingbirds. Iris laevigata 'Variegata' needs rich moist soil and grows fine in 6-8" of standing water as an aquatic...a true garden SUPERSTAR!
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Other Attributes
Genus: Iris
Flower Color: Purple/Lavender , White/Cream
Leaf Color: Green , Silver/Grey , Variegated , White/Cream
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants
Other: Bog Garden Plants , Butterfly Attracting Plants , Cut Flower Plants , Deer Resistant Plants , Groundcovers , Hummingbird Plants , Pollinator Plants , Plants from China , Plants from Japan , Plants that Attract Birds , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Rain Garden Plants , Wet Shade Plants , Colored Foliage , Patterned Foliage