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Mexican Shellflower

Tigridia pavonia 'Mixture'

Sword-like leaves support colorful triangle shaped flowers which look best midday.


Mexican Shellflowers are easy to grow in full sun in well-drained soil.

Planting and Maintenance Info:

Light Requirements: Full Sun
Planting Depth: 5 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 9

Like daylilies, each flower only lasts one day but new flowers appear throughout mid summer.

Plant Height:

12-18 In

Bloom Time:

Blooms mid summer

Hardiness Zone:

8-10 Find your zone

Mexican Shellflower Features:

 
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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.