
Siberian irises are known for filling the bloom gap between late spring and midsummer. They blossom after Japanese iris (I. ensata, Zones 4–9) but before bearded iris (I. germanica, Zones 3–9). This 2024 introduction sports a compact habit that allows it to hold the stems of heavy blooms aloft without fuss. Each flower has saffron-yellow signals (outer petals) highlighted by dusty purple-blue veins. The center is a solid amethyst hue. The interesting, tiger-like striping is certainly the cat’s meow.
‘Purring Tiger’ Siberian iris
Iris sibirica ‘Purring Tiger’
Zones: 3–9
Size: 18 inches tall and wide
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; consistently moist soil
Native range: Europe, central Asia
Source
- Vermont Wildflower Farm Hinesburg, VT; 855-846-9453, vermontwildflowerfarm.com
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