Native of Dalmatia in Croatia, Iris Pallida 'Argentea 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 silvery-white and gray-green. Long-lasting, it extends dramatic interest through fall and even winter, if mild enough. Sweetly fragrant, light blue-purple flowers with decorative yellow beards, about 3-5 in. wide (7-12 cm) appear in late spring to early summer atop scapes rising to 34 in. tall (85 cm).