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Tigridia pavonia

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Tigridia pavonia

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Jockeys Cap Lily, Mexican Shell Flower, Peacock Flower, Tiger Iris, Tiger Flower
 
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Botanical Name: Common Names:
Tigridia pavonia Jockeys Cap Lily, Mexican Shell Flower, Peacock Flower, Tiger Iris, Tiger Flower,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Columnar, Upright

Description:
Jockey’s Cap Lily is an exotic deciduous perennial bulb with a columnar, upright habit. Flowers appear in assorted colours including orange, pink, red, white and yellow. Foliage is seasonal and absent during dormancy. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical garden plantings, it is suited to ornamental beds and borders. Also used in container displays for seasonal colour. Grows to approx. 1m H x 0.3m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m <30cm

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy, Well Drained