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Tigridia pavonia 'Canariensis'

 
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Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Tigridia (ty-GRID-dee-uh) (Info)
Species: pavonia (pav-ON-ee-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Canariensis

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Category:
Bulbs

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
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Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
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Seed Collecting:
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Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 12, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

Each flower only lasts one day, but they continue to produce flowers for several weeks in late summer. Each vivid flower has three large, solid colored petals which form a triangle while the three smaller, spotted petals form a center, triangular cup, usually darker in color. Its 12"-18" sword-like leaves are upright and its festive flowers bloom on 18"-24" stems. These South American natives prefer full sun, well-drained soil and thrive in heat and drought. Popular for Victorian Era Gardens. zones 8-10.

Color: Yellow Pink
Height: 12" To 24"
Sun vs Shade: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Average Dry
Zones: 8 9 10



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