Photo of Iris 'Tiger's Eye' flower by Leafari

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Iris 'Tiger's Eye'

Also Known As

  • Iris 'Tigereye'
  • Iris x hollandica 'Eye of the Tiger'
  • Eye of the Tiger Dutch Iris
  • Tiger's Eye Dutch Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Iris 'Tiger's Eye' plant details

Iris 'Tiger's Eye' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring chocolate and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Tiger's Eye'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: chocolate and purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, rock garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Tiger's Eye'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Iris Eye of the Tiger delivers a stop-and-stare blend of colors; blue-violet standards and deeply veined mahogany falls with splotches of gold. This beautiful iris looks like nothing else found in the garden. Plant with iris Royal Yellow for a high energy pairing.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Iris 'Tiger's Eye' plant

How to Grow Iris 'Tiger's Eye'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
    • chocolate
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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