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Tigridiadurangensis

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Tigridia durangensis by bloomoon
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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Tigridia (ty-GRID-dee-uh)
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Species
durangensis (dur-rang-EN-sis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
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
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

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
Regional
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dmj1218
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2006 | neutral

Native to the state of Durango in Mexico where it grows in wet mountain meadows, but the bulb needs to be kept dry when dormant. This can...Read More

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