Tigereye iris

Iris 'Tigereye'

BulbIridaceae

Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2000, Jubileumgetuigschrift 2010

Tigereye iris
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistant
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Bloom season
Spring, summer

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerFoundationShade gardenWoodland

Notes

'Tigereye' iris (Iris 'Tigereye') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Look for its flowers in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.

Pairs well with Amsonia, Feather reed grass, and Japanese forest grass.