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How to Grow and Care for Tiger flower

Tiger flower, also known as Peacock flower, Mexican shellflower, Jockey's cap lily, Tiger iris

Tiger flower thrive in warm, sunny environments and require well-draining soil. Special care should be taken to avoid overwatering as tiger flower bulbs can rot in excessively moist conditions. They flourish with a moderate watering routine during growth and flowering, with a drier period post-bloom to support proper dormancy. Ensuring adequate sunlight and proper soil moisture are key to tiger flower's successful cultivation.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Tiger flower

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ToughnessHigh
Care LevelMedium
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7.5
Planting TimeSpring
Hardiness Zones
10-12
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Varieties of Tiger flower
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Tiger flower 'Alba'

Tiger flower 'Alba' is a white-flowering cultivar of the Mexican Tiger Flower. It boasts highly attractive flowers with three white petals set around the patterned, pink central. The white color explains the name. The tall foliage is also decorative. Each flower lasts only for a day or two, but the flowers are produced in succession for several weeks.

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Tiger flower 'Aurea'

Tiger flower 'Aurea' is a Tiger flower cultivar known for its bright golden-yellow blooms that have white centers speckled with red. In fact, 'Aurea' translates to 'Golden' in Latin, making it a perfect name for this cultivar. Other varieties normally have white or red flowers.

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Tiger flower 'Lilacea'

Distinguished from other varieties of Tiger flower by its vibrant pink and maroon flowers, tiger flower 'Lilacea' is an erect, clump-forming cultivar that gardeners particularly like for adding vibrancy to gardens. It is a cross between the T. Pavonia and conchiflora varieties.

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