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Tigridia pavonia [pink]

Also Known As

Tigridia pavonia 'Pink'

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

8a-11

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Tigridia pavonia [pink] plant details

Tigridia pavonia [pink] is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tigridia pavonia [pink]

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, tropical-looking, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tigridia pavonia [pink]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Exotic cormous perennial from Mexico, pink flowers are large (3-6”) for the 18-20” stems. 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. Photo shows a yellow flowered form.

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Gardening facts about Tigridia pavonia [pink] plant

How to Grow Tigridia pavonia [pink]

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant