Iris pallida, the Dalmatian iris or sweet iris, is a hardy flowering perennial plant of the genus Iris, family Iridaceae. It is native to the Dalmatian coast (Croatia) but widely naturalised elsewhere. It is a member of the subgenus Iris, meaning that it is a bearded iris, and grows from a rhizome.

It is a rhizomatous bearded iris that features sword-shaped, grey-green leaves (to 24” long) and sweetly fragrant, pale lavender-blue flowers with yellow beards. Flowers (3-5” across) appear in late spring to early summer atop sparsely-branched scapes rising to 40” tall.

The striking foliage of Iris pallida makes a great accent in a sunny perennial border, especially near the front. The stiff upright form offers good contrast to mounded shapes, while the dramatic coloring stands out among solid-colored foliage.

Native of Dalmatia in Croatia, Iris Pallida 'Variegata' is a semi-evergreen rhizomatous Bearded Iris noted for its striking foliage and showy, scented purple flowers. The unique variegated foliage consists of sword-like leaves, elegantly striped with creamy yellow and gray-green.

It is a bearded Iris and has showy fragrant light blue-purple flowers and gray-green erect leaves. The flowers are sweetly scented of orange blossom or vanilla. The genus is named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow and the specific epithet means pale.

Light lavender-blue bearded flowers have a soft, sweet fragrance. Excellent near the front of borders where the foliage can be seen close up. Best in full sun, but this species is more shade-tolerant than many other species of iris. An herbaceous perennial. WATER: …

Iris pallida, commonly known as Dalmatian iris or sweet iris, is a perennial plant native to the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. It is known for its striking blue-violet flowers and sword-like leaves. The plant goes through a dormancy period during the winter months.

Iris pallida is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1.5 m (5ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender.

Iris pallida, the Dalmatian iris or sweet iris, is a hardy flowering perennial plant of the genus Iris, family Iridaceae. It is native to the Dalmatian coast but widely naturalised elsewhere. It is a member of the subgenus Iris, meaning that it is a bearded iris, and grows from a rhizome.

Sep 21, 2016 · pallida, syn. i.pallida var.dalmatica a bearded iris produces 2 to 6 large soft blue scented flowers 4 inches across with yellow beards. The gray-green leaves are much shorter than the flower stems. The rhizomes can be ground and used for potpourri.