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Tigridia pavonia (Tiger Flower, Mexican Shell Flower)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002234

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Liliales Family: Iridaceae Genus: Tigridia Species: Tigridia pavonia

Common Names add Mexican Shell Flower edit | delete Tiger Flower edit | delete Plant Types edit Bulb Deciduous Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit July   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Edging   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Red Orange Yellow/Gold White   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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