Tigridia Species, Peacock Flower, Tiger Flower, Tiger Iris

Tigridiaalpestris subsp. obtusa

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tigridia (ty-GRID-dee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2006 | neutral

Native to the state of Hildalgo Mexico where it grows at high elevations.

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Caddisfly
(Micropterna lateralis)
White Ibis
(Eudocimus albus)
Featured
Caddisfly
(Micropterna lateralis)
White Ibis
(Eudocimus albus)