Iris laevigata variegata

Iris laevigata variegata, commonly known as Variegated Japanese water iris, is a striking marginal aquatic perennial with narrow, upright green leaves boldly striped with creamy-white, providing ornamental interest even when not in bloom. In late spring to early summer it produces large blue-violet flowers above the variegated foliage, creating a dramatic contrast at pond edges and in wet garden settings.

This cultivar thrives in consistently moist or shallowly submerged soil and supports pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Its architectural foliage and reliable performance in damp conditions make it ideal for bog gardens, pond margins, and naturalistic water features where both texture and colour are valued.