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    Tigridia pavonia 'Canariensis'

    Also Known As

    • Peacock
    • Tiger Flower

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Tigridia pavonia 'Canariensis' plant details

    Tigridia pavonia 'Canariensis' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tigridia pavonia 'Canariensis'

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tigridia pavonia 'Canariensis'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tigridia pavonia 'Canariensis' is an Iris relative known as Mexican shell, peacock, or tiger flower. It has large, three-petaled pale yellow flowers with red central spots. The foliage resembles that of Crocosmia. Grow in pots where not hardy and overwint

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Tigridia pavonia 'Canariensis' plant

    How to Grow Tigridia pavonia 'Canariensis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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