Useful, pretty foliage plant in a genus most known for flowers. The 1.5″ wide leaves are striped in white and dark green. Each evergreen leaf rises to 15″ and then arches over. In time it forms large showy clumps. In late spring small not very striking brown flowers appear and are followed by much more showy orange berries that appear in fall and persist. To 2′ wide in time. Part shade and rich soil with regular summer water. Avoid blasting hot locations and dry, compacted soils. Great winter appearance and totally hardy to cold. Limited quantities. Excellent deer resistance.
iris foetidissima ‘Variegata’
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Biomes/Growing conditions: Deer Resistance, Dry Shade, Low Water/No Water, Oregon Coast
Sun exposure: Part Shade
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn6a -5º to -10ºF
Foliage color: Variegated
Foliage season: Evergreen