Tigridia pavonia is a perennial bulb in the iris family grown for its summer flowers. It is native to Mexico and reaches about 0.6 m. The plant prefers a sunny aspect in full sun and will perform best in sandy or loamy, well-drained soil that remains moist but not waterlogged. Flowering occurs from July to September and it is suited to borders, rock gardens and containers.

Peacock tiger flower (Tigridia pavonia) is a summer-flowering perennial bulb to 0.6 m that prefers full sun and well-drained sandy or loamy soil.

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Tigridia, is a genus of bulbous or cormous flowering plants belonging to the family Iridaceae. With common names including peacock flowers, tiger flowers, jaguar flowers, or shell flowers, they have large showy flowers; and one species, Tigridia pavonia, is often cultivated for this.

Tigridia pavonia

Peacock tiger flower | Tigridia pavonia

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