How to Grow and Care for Tiger Flowers Tigridia pavonia
Can’t decide between a flower with colorful spots or one with solid hues? With the tiger flower, you don’t have to – you can enjoy a gorgeous combo of both!
Whether planted as an annual or cultivated as a multiseason perennial, Tigridia pavonia is a beautiful bloomer for your summer garden.
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It’s easy to care for, resistant to pests and diseases, and capable of surviving in the face of many environmental stressors.
As anyone who’s been the guilty party in a failed romance will tell you, it’s sometimes all too easy to mess up something beautiful.
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In this guide, we discuss all aspects of T. pavonia care, from propagation to cultivation. By its end, you’ll be well-equipped to grow these stunning blooms with ease.
Here’s the gist of what we’ll be getting into:
What Are Tiger Flowers?
A member of the Iridaceae family alongside irises, gladiolus, and crocuses, Tigridia pavonia is a bulbous herbaceous perennial flower that hails from Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and El Salvador, and it has also naturalized in Ecuador and Peru.
This plant is hardy in USDA Zones 7 to 10.
Reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches and spreads of 12 to 18 inches, tiger flowers are easily identified by their colorful, three- to six-inch blooms, which consist of three larger petals and three smaller ones.
Regardless of their specific color, the inner petals are speckled with rather striking dots, while the outer petals feature
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