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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 overwinter in a frost-free location. Photo: Wikipedia

    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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    Tigridia pavonia

    aka Tiger Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Tigridia pavonia flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Tigridia chiapensis

    aka Mexican Shell Flower

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 2"-6"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Tigridia chiapensis flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Tigridia pavonia 'Alba Immaculata'

    aka Tigridia pavonia 'White', White Mexican Shellflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Tigridia pavonia 'Alba Immaculata' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Tigridia vanhouttei

    aka Peacock Flower, Tiger Flower, Tiger Iris

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Tigridia vanhouttei flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Tigridia pavonia 'Aurea'

    aka Mexican Shell Flower, Mexican Tiger Flower, Peacock Flower, Peacock Tiger Iris

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 4"-8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Tigridia pavonia 'Aurea' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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