Tigridia pavonia (Peacock tiger flower)

Other names: Tiger flower, Flower of Tigris, Mexican shell flower, Peacock tiger iris, Aztec lily, Tigridia pavonia mixed colours, Tigridia pavonia Mix

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
  • Acid
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

In frost-free areas, plant 10cm deep in fertile, well-drained, preferably sandy soil in full sun. In cold areas, lift bulbs after flowering and store in dry sand at 10C (50F). Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sharp sand. Water freely in growth, keep dry in winter.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City

UK hardiness

H1c

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming

Native to

Mexico

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove faded flowers, but do not cut back the stems or leaves until they have completely died down. Repot in spring.

Propagation methods

Seed, Offsets

Propagation

Sow seed at 13-18C (55-64F) in spring. Separate offsets while they are dormant.

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