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How to Grow and Care for Sweet iris

Sweet iris, also known as Pale iris

Sweet iris generally requires minimal upkeep, making it an easy-care plant suitable for gardeners of various experience levels. It thrives best in well-draining soil and with access to full sun to partial shade. One special care point for sweet iris is to ensure moderate moisture levels without waterlogging, as it prefers consistently moist soil but is sensitive to overwatering. Additionally, dividing the rhizomes every few years helps maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Sweet iris

Sweet iris

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Hardiness Zones	4-10
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Sweet iris

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Sweet iris 'Variegata'

A cultivar of Iris, sweet iris 'Variegata' produces distinctive vertical striping along its stem, which ranges in hue from cream to gold to blue-green. The fragrant, blue-lavender flowers, valued as ornamentals, emerge from late spring to early summer and attract numerous pollinators. This cultivar is both drought and disease-tolerant.

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Sweet iris 'Argentea Variegata'

Sweet iris 'Argentea Variegata' is an Iris cultivar native to the Dalmatia region of Croatia. It is best known for its striking, striped variegated foliage, with cream edges and a pale green middle. The flower is attractive, soft purple, and slightly ruffled, with a yellow beard and a sweet scent. It is very long lasting and hardy enough to withstand mild winters.

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