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

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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.