The 1.5 in (38 mm) (diameter) bulb is red-brown in colour with veining.

[6] In the US, bulbs with an 11 cm circumference are recommended to be used by flower producers.

[7] The plant can grow to a maximum height of 60 cm (24 in) and its leaves appear in the autumn.

It was first published and described by Pierre Edmond Boissier and George François Reuter in 'Pugillus Plantarum Novarum Africae Borealis Hispaniaeque Australis' (Pugill.

[13] Iris tingitana is listed in the RHS Plant Finder.

[8] Even in the US, it is restricted to be grown in mild climates such as southern California.

[17] Known cultivars include; Iris tingitana 'Paris' (large dark blue violet flowers)[18] Media related to Iris tingitana at Wikimedia Commons Data related to Iris tingitana at Wikispecies