Peacock Flower Tigridia
Other Common Name(s):
Other plants called Peacock Flower:
- Phonetic Spelling
- tig-GREE-dee-uh
- Description
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The vibrant two-toned blooms of the Tigridia are 3" to 6" wide. The flared flowers are vividly colored in shades of white, pink, red, orchid, yellow or orange with contrasting center spots. There are 3 large petals flanking three small petals. The foliage resembles that of the gladiola. Each slender stem will have several flowers that bloom for 1 day. However, each plant has many stems, providing a bloom period of several weeks. Best grown in full sun, it will not tolerate full shade.
Divide the bulbs every few years, as they produce offsets that form large clumps.
In the wild, they can be found growing in oak and pine forests as well as along roadsides.
The roots are edible. They can be baked and have a taste similar to a sweet potato. If eaten raw in can emit a burning sensation.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: If the roots are eaten raw, can have a burning effect.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- T. pavonia
- T. pavonia
- T. pavonia
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- T. pavonia
- T. pavonia
- T. pavonia
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Tigridia
- Family:
- Iridceae
- Life Cycle:
- Bulb
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Mexico and South America
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts pollinators
- Play Value:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Edibility:
- The roots are edible.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 6 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 4 in. - 0 ft. 5 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 8b, 8a, 9b, 9a, 10b, 10a
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Cream/Tan
- Gold/Yellow
- Orange
- Pink
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Petals:
- 2-3 rays/petals
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border