Overview
Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered is a columnar upright conservatory greenhouse in the genus Tigridia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants and mediterranean climate plants.
About
Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered is a cultivar of the Tigridia genus, which includes 60 bulbous perennial species native to the seasonal grasslands and rocky areas of Central America and Peru. This cultivar grows with a columnar upright habit and features deciduous, narrow, sword-like leaves. It thrives in full sun and well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered, south- or west-facing positions, it is ideal for conservatories, patios, containers, and city or courtyard gardens. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn and requires protection in the UK (hardiness H1c).
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tigridia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Prone to viruses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered?
Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered need?
Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered hardy in the UK?
Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Tigridia pavonia yellow-flowered?
Seed, Offsets.
More in the Tigridia genus
- Tigridia pavonia 'Alba Grandiflora'
- Tigridia pavonia 'Alba'
- Tigridia pavonia from Mexico
- Tigridia douglasii