Purple irises cannot turn white. The color of irises is determined by their genetics and cannot change once they have grown and bloomed. If a customer notices a white iris among a patch of purple irises, it is likely that a different variety of iris has been planted or that a white iris has been accidentally mixed in with the purple ones. This can happen due to human error during planting or because of cross-pollination between different varieties of irises.
In my experience as a gardening and landscaping expert, I have encountered situations where customers have been surprised by the sudden appearance of a white iris among their purple ones. Upon closer inspection, it was often found that a different variety of iris had been mistakenly planted or that a white iris had self-seeded and grown among the purple ones.
While irises can produce seeds and spread to nearby areas, resulting in patches of different colors, the individual flowers themselves do not change color. The color of an iris flower is determined by the pigments present in its petals, and these pigments are determined by the plant’s genetics. Purple irises have pigments that give them their characteristic color, and these pigments do not change or transform into white pigments.
It is important to note that irises come in a wide range of colors, including purple, blue, yellow, white, and many more. Each color is associated with different iris varieties, and it is not uncommon for different varieties to be planted together, creating a diverse and visually appealing iris garden. However, if a customer specifically wants a patch of purple irises and discovers a white iris among them, it is advisable to remove the white iris to maintain the desired color scheme.
Purple irises cannot turn white. If a white iris is spotted among a patch of purple irises, it is likely due to a different variety being planted or a white iris accidentally mixing in with the purple ones. The color of iris flowers is determined by their genetics and does not change once they have grown and bloomed.
