Tigridia

Bulb An underground shoot with thickened leaf bases see also Bulbs, Corms and Tubers.

Tigridia
Pink
Family	Iridaceae
Name	Tigridia pavonia
Common Name	Jockey caps
Featured Plant	February 2005
See also:  Bulbs, Corms & Tubers, Culture / Germination   Buy seeds:  Seeds - Annuals, Biennials and Perennials

This unusual Summer growing bulb from South America produces large flowers (15cm across), in red, purple, rose, pink, orange, yellow and white, with markings and spots in the centre. Flowers last for only one day, but as one fades another is produced to take its place. Looks nice with summer flowering perennials.

The sword shapped foliage contributes interesting texture, especially as a contrast to fine leaved plants.

This plant was believed to be cultivated by the Aztecs over a thousand years ago.

Bud	Bud	Pink	Pink
Pink	Pink	Pink	White
White	White	White	Pink
Pink	Red	Red	Yellow
Yellow	Yellow	Yellow	Pure Yellow
Group Group of red / pink flowers.

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