Iris Eye Of The Tiger

Dutch Iris

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Graceful Elegance
Unusual blossom combination of rich purple, burgundy, with a burned yellow throat. Dutch Iris Eye of the Tiger has a beautiful and distinctive look that is as impressive in the garden as it is in a vase.

Code BIRET

Patent

Plant Type Bulbs

Species

Height Medium 22"

Spacing Plant 4" apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Mid-Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 6-9

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Bags of 10

Special Features

  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant

Planting Sites

  • OK in Containers

Iris General Information

Dutch Iris brilliant colors and later bloom times make these a beautiful addition to the garden. Flowers are held on tender stems above reed-like foliage. Best displayed among other perennials, whose foliage conceals the plants as they go dormant.

Iris Plant Care

Requires a sunny site with well-drained soil. Plant 4" apart and 4" deep. To provide nourishment for the bulb, allow foliage to yellow and dry after the flowers are spent before pruning. Interested in forcing bulbs? Visit our Useful Links page.

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Shipping Details

We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December