Tigridia pavonia--wild strain

Common Name:
Peacock flower
Plant Type:
Cormous perennial
Family:
Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Geographic Origin:
Mexico
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
2-3 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Orange
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 20-25 degrees F.

Ribbed leaves put up 2 foot stems with large, bowl-shaped flowers in summer. Flowers are bright orange with yellow and brown markings at the base.