Iris tectorum 'Variegata' (Variegated Chinese Roof Iris)
Iris tectorum (Variegated Chinese Roof Iris) 'Variegata' with upright white and green striped pointed leaves
Botanical name: Iris tectorum
Common name: Variegated Chinese Roof Iris
Cultivar: Variegata
Family: Iridaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 4-9
Plant form: Groundcover or low-growing
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Keep soil moist; bog or aquatic
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageThis dwarf Iris is highly variegated and incredibly striking. It produces light lavender flowers in spring. The show starts with rich purple flowers, then about mid summer, the leaves become shiny and heavily cream variegated. Likes most soils, not too dry and grows in water.
This species is similar to Iris japonica variegata, which has well ruffled mostly white flowers, striking variegated leaves, likes moist soil in part shade and spreads vigorously as opposed to Iris tectorum variegata that has a better behaved growth habit.
Similar plants: Iris tectorum 'Variegata' (Variegated Chinese Roof Iris)
Iris tectorum (Variegated Chinese Roof Iris) 'Variegata' with long sword-shaped leaves in a black container
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