Iris pallida 'Aureo Variegata' ~ Gold Variegated Zebra Iris

Gold Variegated Zebra Iris is a semi-evergreen bulb perennial with long, aromatic sword-shaped variegated foliage that is gray-green with golden stripes and fan upwards.  Sturdy stalks that grow from the center of the plant are topped by fragrant lavender-blue flowers from late spring into summer, attracting bees.  Grows best in humusy, moist sell-drained soils.  Drought, deer, and disease resistant.  Note: handle with gloves. Type:  Perennial Origins: Croatia Height:  2' - 3' Spread:  1.5' - 2' Spacing:  1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Purple Season of Interest:   Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  No serious pests or diseases.  Susceptible to iris borer.  Roots and sap is toxic, handle with gloves. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Edging,  Cottage Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS:  Yarrow, Penstemon, Echinacea IMAGES: cultivar413,