Tigridia pavonia 'Concha'

Also Known As

Concha Mexican Shell Flower

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-20"
W: 4"-12"

planting zones

8a-11

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Tigridia pavonia 'Concha' plant details

Tigridia pavonia 'Concha' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tigridia pavonia 'Concha'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, white and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tigridia pavonia 'Concha'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Exotic cormous perennial from Mexico, flowers are large (3-6”) for the 18-20” stems with three, wide, splayed, pink petals the color of the inside of a conch shell and a sunken goblet center with a frenzy of dark freckles. For a hot sunny spot with good drainage, moist to dryish. Blooms mid to late summer for several weeks, each flower lasting only a day. Corms offset and clumps get bigger every year. Planting among other plants and low growing shrubs helps support to the somewhat wimpy stems. Drought tolerant,deer and rabbit resistant. Also performs well in pots.