Tigridia, Jockey's Cap Lily, Mexican Shellflower, Peacock Flower, Tiger Iris 'Aurea'

Tigridiapavonia

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tigridia (ty-GRID-dee-uh)
Species
pavonia (pav-ON-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Each flower only lasts one day but they continue to produce flowers for several weeks in late summer. Each vivid flower has three large, ...Read More

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