Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata' (v)
yellow flag 'Variegata'
A vigorous herbaceous perennial forming extensive colonies to 1.5m in height, with long erect leaves striped yellowish-white. Flowers up to 10cm in width, yellow, the falls with brown veins in the centre
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Size
Ultimate height
1鈥�1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5鈥�10 yearsUltimate spread
1鈥�1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
笔辞辞谤濒测鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Yellow | Green White Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green White Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Iris may be rhizomatous or bulbous perennials, with narrow leaves and erect stems bearing flowers with 3 large spreading or pendent fall petals, alternating with 3 erect, often smaller, standard petals, in late winter, spring or early summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist to wet deep, humus-rich, acid soil in full sun. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well so plant with care. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division from mid-summer to early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Coastal
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata' (v)
yellow flag 'Variegata'
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