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Tigridia pavonia alba, the Tiger Flower, is a perennial
Iridaceae that height 18" to 36". Tigridia
pavonia is native to Mexico and semitropical to
semialpine. It is a Summer grower, dormant in Winter.
Well suited to growing in containers.
Individual blooms are relatively short lived, but
produced in succession. The triangular blooms are vivid
shades of white to pink, yellow, and red; however, seed
collected are from white flowered plants. They commence
growth in Spring and generally die back during Autumn.
The flowers are hermaphrodite, they have both male and
female organs.
The bright green foliage is also attractive. The foliage
is sword shaped, held in a fan with leaves 10 to 12
inches long.
Hardiness zones 8-11, (-10°C/15°F, 4°C/40°F) in
Winter. Tiger Flower prefers a sunny site and fertile,
well-drained, light soil. Likes plenty of moisture in the
growing season. It cannot grow in the shade.
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