Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Orange Tiger': Fierce Beauty in a Small Package

The Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Orange Tiger' prowls the spring garden with bold, tiger-striped intensity. Introduced in 1987 by B. Jones, this cultivar showcases the dramatic patterning and saturated color that make dwarf bearded irises such exciting plants for collectors and garden designers alike.

Visual Characteristics

Cultivar Profile

Growing Notes

Patterned and plicata (stitched/edged) dwarf bearded irises like 'Orange Tiger' are particularly prized for their ability to add visual complexity to spring plantings. The standard dwarf class (8-16 inches) is perfectly scaled for appreciating these intricate patterns up close. B. Jones' hybrids are known for their clean, crisp patterning and strong garden constitution. Like all bearded irises, 'Orange Tiger' requires full sun and excellent drainage. The rhizomes should be planted at soil level, not buried, to prevent rot and ensure good flowering. These irises increase steadily and benefit from division every 3-4 years. They pair beautifully with spring-blooming perennials like creeping phlox, alyssum, and early tulips.