Argentea White Variegated Sweet Iris
Iris pallida 'Albo Variegata'
EYE-ris PAL-ih-duh
Perennials: Grandma's Garden
Zebra Iris
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Plants form a clump of green sword-shaped leaves, bearing upright stems with very large blooms.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Blue-Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Early Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Iris
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Loam
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Divide After Bloom