Variegated Japanese Iris
Overview: An iris grown for its purple blooms above green-and-white variegated foliage.
Mature size: Approximately 2–4 ft. tall and 1.5–2 ft. wide.
Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering season: Early to mid-summer
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
Water needs: High; needs consistently moist to boggy, acidic soil through the growing season — the opposite of bearded iris
Special features: Large, flat blooms held atop tall stems; excellent at a pond or stream edge; needs acidic soil amended with organic matter if your soil runs alkaline; deer-resistant
Wildlife value: Bees and other pollinators
Botanical name: Iris ensata 'Variegata'
Category: Perennial