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IRIS pallida 'Variegata'
Commonly known as Great purple flag

Leaves variegated gold and cream
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Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, aphid-borne viral infection, soft rot (affects rhizomes) -
Place of origin
Croatia -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Sometimes evergreen. Leaves 20-60cm (8-24in) long
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Fully hardy
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Gold variegated
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
To 50cm (20in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous bearded perennial. 2 to 6 soft-blue flowers, 10cm (4in) across, per stem
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin irritant
People -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
to 50cm (20in)
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