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Iris pallida is commonly known as Dalmatian iris because it is native to Dalmatia, a province of Croatia. It is also native to the southern Alps. It is a rhizomatous bearded iris that features sword-shaped, gray-green leaves and sweetly fragrant, pale lavender-blue flowers with yellow beards. The species is sometimes cultivated as a source of orris (from the rhizomes), which is used in perfumes and breath fresheners. Also commonly known as sweet iris, orris or orris root. ‘Argentea variegata’ has green leaves with an ivory margin.
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Best grown in moist, humusy, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Established plants tolerate some dry conditions. Best in sunny locations, but this species is more shade-tolerant than many other species of Iris. Divide in late summer as needed.
