Tigridia Species, Peacock Flower, Tiger Flower, Tiger Iris
Tigridiadurangensis

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tigridia (ty-GRID-dee-uh)
Species: durangensis (dur-rang-EN-sis)

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds