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

Tigridiapavonia

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Tigridia (ty-GRID-dee-uh)

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Species

pavonia (pav-ON-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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lancer23

San Francisco, CA | December 2013 | positive

Low growing perennials. Corms formed and comes back every yr. Very pretty big white flowers in a cups shape that's very shinny like the...Read More

melody

Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | August 2011 | neutral

Information only, I have not grown this plant.
This cultivar is close to a pure white. I does not have the characteristic colored,...Read More

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