peacock tiger flower · Pruning

peacock tiger flower · Tigridia pavonia
Also known as: flower of Tigris; Mexican shell flower; Mexican tiger flower; peacock tiger iris; tiger flower; Aztec lily; peacock flower

Plant 10cm deep. Outdoors grow in well-drained, preferably sandy, fertile soil in full sun. In cold areas lift after flowering and overwinter in dry sand at about 10C. Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand. Keep dry when dormant and repot each spring

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed