Photo of Tigridia vanhouttei flower by Far Reaches Farm

Photo by Far Reaches Farm

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Tigridia vanhouttei

Also Known As

  • Peacock Flower
  • Tiger Flower
  • Tiger Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

More Options

Tigridia vanhouttei plant details

Tigridia vanhouttei is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tigridia vanhouttei

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tigridia vanhouttei

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We like so totally rock. Did you ever expect a little nursery in PT to offer this choice Tigridia species from arid Mexico? Where else within a long days drive I ask you? Ashy gray, purpley black and burnished buff combined in a mind-twisting combo of fly-wing veination and reptilian patterns.

Gardening facts about Tigridia vanhouttei plant

How to Grow Tigridia vanhouttei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved