'Purring Tiger' is compact for Siberian Iris, reaching a height of about a foot and half. Dusty lavender flowers sit above and at the center of golden yellow petals. The golden yellow petals are striped with purple veining that matches the heart of the flower.
Botanical name: Iris sibirica 'Purring Tiger'
Form: Herbaceous perennial
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Flower Color: Purple, yellow, multicolored
Foliage type: Flat, linear, vein-less, upright, grass-like in appearance
Bloom time: June
Height: 18-20 inches
Spread: 18-24 inches
Light requirements: Full sun
Plant depth: Shallow hole with root crown a half inch above soil line
See "Growing Tips" for more detailed instructions
Growing Tips and Instructions Visit our How-To Cultivation Library to learn more about peonies and how to grow them. Irises need at least half a day of sun and well-drained soil. Without enough sun, they won’t bloom. They prefer fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil. If your soil is very acidic, sweeten it with a bit of lime, and forbear summer watering, which can lead to rot. The best time to plant iris is May - September. This allows enough time for the flowers to become established before winter. Soil drainage is very important. Loosen the soil with a tiller or garden fork to a depth of 12 to 15 inches, then mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost.
Irises have rhizomes (fleshy roots) that should be partially exposed, or thinly covered with soil in hot climates. Plant rhizomes singly or in groups of three with the fans outermost, 1 to 2 feet apart, depending on the size. Dig a shallow hole 10 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep. Make a ridge of soil down the middle and place the rhizome on the ridge, spreading roots down both sides. Fill the hole with soil and firm it gently. Top-dress with a low-nitrogen fertilizer and water thoroughly. After 2 to 5 years, when clumps become congested or lose vitality and stop blooming, divide and replant sound rhizomes in fresh soil. The best time to replant irises is soon after bloom. Transplant them to places where they will have “wet feet, but dry knees.” When transplanting, cut foliage back to 2–3 inches in length. This will allow the rhizomes to properly re-establish themselves in their new location.
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All bulbs and perennials should be planted in your garden as soon as possible to ensure the best success. If you must delay planting, open the bags to permit air circulation and place them out of direct sunlight in a cool, well-ventilated room. Do not place the bulbs where they can freeze. If you have the space, storing the bulbs in the refrigerator is another excellent way to “hold them” prior to planting. If you choose this method of storing your bulbs, be sure not to store fruit with them, as this is detrimental to bulbs.
Plant outdoors when the ground is no longer frozen and the conditions have improved for your zone.
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