Argentea Variegata Sweet Iris
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Argentea Variegata Sweet Iris highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 3-10
Gorgeous two-tone blooms and bi-color foliage, the Argentea Variegata Iris (Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata') has striking ivory and green foliage that looks great with the classic pale and darker lavender-blue flowers with yellow beards that appear in the late spring and early summer! The highly fragrant flowers have a distinctive scent that is variously described as reminiscent of grape jelly, orange blossom, or vanilla!
The upright fan-shaped clumps of sword-like foliage shine long after those radiant flowers fade, stand strong, and add vertical texture to the landscape. These types of Sweet Iris are fragrant and showy! Gather the large blooms for an extraordinary indoor cut flower arrangement, or leave them outdoors for the many Butterflies and Bees that will arrive!
Also known as Dalmatian Iris, the low clumps of sword-like leaves remain nearly evergreen in mild winter climates, but in cold areas, the plant dies back to the ground as other Irises do. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 10, they grow tall but won't spread wide, while remaining Deer and rabbit-resistant, hardy, and fast-growing.
Planting and Application:
These water-loving Iris are best used around pools, ponds, and water gardens, and for mass plantings with moist soil. Because of its space-saving size, place this Iris in the back of the garden border as a backdrop. Groupings maximize the incredible flower and foliage color combination!
These Sweet Iris can also be used on difficult banks to prevent erosion and stabilize soil. Any sun garden with high moisture access will be brighter with pastel blossoms and variegated foliage! That soggy area around the HVAC unit, around ponds and water features, or in Rain Gardens all gain a hardy water-loving showy perennial! Best used around pools, ponds, and water gardens!
Showy in the Cottage Garden, Pollinator Border, and throughout the average soil sun garden, groupings look fantastic in mixed Perennial gardens, winding among flowering shrubs and Roses, or with other upright growing perennials like Ornamental Grasses and sun-garden perennial plants! They look especially lovely among tall Lilies and other Iris!
- Lovely Lavender-Blue Fragrant Blooms
- Beautiful Variegated Upright Foliage
- Upright Sword-Like Leaves
- Pollinator Magnet & Beautiful Cut Flowers
- Sun Gardens, Wetlands, Pollinator Gardens, Groupings & Containers
#ProPlantTips For Care
This Iris isn't hard to grow and just needs a spot in full sun and well-drained soil. Your Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to look its best. It rewards consistent moisture by being useful in many ways. Consider adding a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and protect the roots. Deadhead the flowers as they fade and trim back the foliage in the autumn. Every 3-5 years, divide the clumps to keep them growing vigorously.
- Full Sun & Afternoon Shaded Locations
- Loves Moist to Average Moisture
- Well-Drained Rich Soil
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Trim Stems in Late Autumn
- Pest, Deer & Rabbit-Resistant
The Argentea Variegata Sweet Iris will brighten your garden with its two-tone blooms and foliage! Check out all the fantastic Iris bareroot and container plants at NatureHills.com and get your order in today!
Information About Bare Root Iris
Plant Iris about 15-18 inches apart. Bare root Iris are shipped as nice fresh-cut divisions with two to three fans of green tops. Keep in mind each Iris variety can have slightly different-sized roots.
When planting, make sure 1/3rd of the rhizome is exposed to sunlight with the roots buried underneath. Note, that it's best to cover the rhizome with a thin layer of mulch or leaves to protect it during the coldest months but make sure to uncover them in the spring.
