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Great purple flag

Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata'

Common Name: Great purple flag
Genus: Iris
Species: pallida
Cultivar: 'Argentea Variegata'

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Category: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants

Height: 1.20 m (120 cm)
Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: May and June
Foliage Type: Semi Evergreen
Foliage Colour: Green, Variegated, Cream
Flower Colour: Blue
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade
Soil Type: Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained
Features: Has fragrant flowers/foliage

Scented soft blue flowers with yellow beards in May and June and strap-like semi-evergreen leaves that are green-grey and cream striped. This variegated bearded iris looks spectacular all year round. Perfect for a sunny, well-drained mixed border, the tall branched stems need staking with bamboo canes in windy exposed areas.
Garden care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting, remove the upper-most third of the leaves to minimise the incidence of wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring.