Variegated Yellow Flag Iris

Variegated Yellow Flag Iris

Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata'

This iris bears yellow flowers in spring summer: a classic garden iris valued for its striking floral display and strap-like foliage that, providing structure throughout the growing season.

  • Yellow flowers open in spring summer on tall, upright stalks above attractive sword-like foliage.
  • Foliage remains attractive through the growing season; cut back in autumn to reduce disease risk and maintain a tidy appearance.
  • Divide clumps every three to four years after bloom to prevent overcrowding and maintain strong flowering.
  • Best in full sun with moist, wet soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Moisture
Moist, Wet
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
0.8 – 1.0
Mature Spread (meters)
0.5 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Colour
Yellow
Foliage Colour
Variegated
Bloom Time
SpringSummer
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Pollinator Friendly
Landscape Uses
Rain garden, Border, Accent
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in moist to wet conditions, in full sun. Great plant for ponds, streams and low-lying areas.Iris psuedocorusmay be aggressive once established, so location should be considered.
Notes
Also referred to as Yellow Flag, Yellow Flag Iris. Invasive in Ontarioand much of Canada. Consider the nativeIris versicolorfor an alternative.

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