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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000785
11/12/99

Iris pallida--Dalmatian Iris


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Height: 24 in Spread: 18 in
Type: herbaceous evergreen perennial
Flowers: Blue

Comments: Dalmatian Iris has been used in breeding
programs for garden irises. The plant is usually present
in landscapes in the form of cultivars with variegated
leaves. Provide a growing area with sun or partial shade.

Propagation: Propagate by division.

Cultivars:
'Argentea Variegata' - The green leaves are striped
with white.
'Aurea Variegata' ('Variegata') - The green leaves are
variegated (Vis. 1) with vertical stripes of creamy
yellow.

References for Cultivars: Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1999,
Walters Gardens 1999, Lake County Nursery 1999, White
Flower Farm 1997, Sheridan Nurseries 1999, Wayside Gardens
1999.


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