Tigridia pavonia ‘Mixed’
Tigridia pavonia 'Mix' is an Iris relative with large, boldly-coloured, three-petaled flowers with speckled centres.
Tigridia pavonia is an Iris relative known as Mexican shell, peacock, or tiger flower. It has large, three-petaled flowers with speckled centres. This mix offers a collage of bloom colours including white, yellow, pink and red all with red speckling in the cupped centres. Awesome for the mid-to-late summer garden for a tropical feel. The foliage resembles that of Crocosmia. Grow in pots where not hardy and overwinter in a frost-free location.
Common Name: Mexican Shell Flower - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Various
Secondary Bloom Colour: Various
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Fall, Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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