Tigridia pavonia is the species from the genus Tigridia, in the family Iridaceae. Common names include jockey's cap lily, Mexican shell flower, peacock flower, tiger iris, and tiger flower. It’s barely hardy, and grown as a tender summer annual.
Tiger flower Care
Tigridia pavonia
What is the plant
The Mexican Tiger Flower (Tigridia pavonia) or simply called the “Tigerflower”, “Peacock flower”, or the “Mexican shell flower” is one plant that should get more recognition for the garden. Since the “mexican shell flower” is a member of the Iris Family and related to the gladiolus, it is grown the same way. Its corms or bulbs are not planted until the soil warms up in spring and are dug up at frost. The Tigridia pavonia plants are especially charming grown in groups in the perennial border where they provide bright color from mid-July to September.
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
min 8a
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water well and keep the soil somewhat moist as they grow. Being happy with average moisture, they're a bit more tolerant of drier soils.
Fertilizer
Fertilize with a weak mixture of liquid fertilizer a few times prior to bloom. Actively growing plants benefit from fertilizers.
Sunlight
A sunny spot is ideal for this drought tolerant plant but some shade is all right, too.
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Soil
These plants need rich and well-draining soil.
Temperature
Plant Tigridia shell flowers in the garden in spring. Tiger flowers are semi-hardy and can be damaged at temperatures of 28°F (-2°C) and below. Those in zones with cold winters should lift the bulbs and store them during winter.
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