Bearded irises have 'beards' on each of the falls (lower petals) of the flowers. Iris 'Petit Tigre' is a lovely plicata variety, meaning the petals have a stippled pattern over a white or pale background. Here, the standards are a bronze-yellow and bronze-streaked yellow falls with bronze beards.
Grow Iris 'Petit Tigre' in a mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden. With shorter stems, 'Petit Tigre' is also suitable for growing on slopes and in windy gardens.
For best results grow in well-drained soil in full sun, and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost annually.
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Iris ‘Petit tigre’ and wildlife
Iris ‘Petit tigre’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
