Yellow Dalmatian Iris
Yellow dalmatian iris is a perennial flower grown for its yellow and green striped leaves. Its long, linear leaves are vertically striped with yellow colored bands.
In early summer, sturdy branched stems carry large, purple, grape-scented flowers. It is somewhat more vigorous than white variegated iris.
Yellow Dalmatian Iris
Yellow dalmatian iris is a perennial flower grown for its yellow and green striped leaves. Its long, linear leaves are vertically striped with yellow colored bands.
In early summer, sturdy branched stems carry large, purple, grape-scented flowers. It is somewhat more vigorous than white variegated iris.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Iris pallida 'Variegata'
Pronunciation
EYE-ris PAL-lid-duh
Mature Height
2 to 3 ft.
Mature Spread
12 to 18 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
pale lavender-blue
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
southern Europe
Light Requirements
partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,500 ft.
Performance
There is a patch of yellow dalmatian iris that has been growing at the Water Wise Demonstration Garden for many years. It has been a hardy and reliable plant, adding interesting leaf color during the growing season.
Divide every few years in August. When left undivided too long, it stops flowering.
Maintenance
Cut last year's leaves to ground level in spring. After bloom, trim flower stalk as far down as possible without damaging the leaves.