Tigridia GENERAL
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The genus Tigridia (Iridaceae) comprises around thirty to fifty bulbous species native to Mexico and Central America, a few extending into South America. The tunicated bulb produces a fan of pleated leaves and a stem 40 to 60 cm tall. The flowers, with three large spreading tepals alternating with three smaller tepals, bear a spotted, tiger's-eye-like centre; each flower lasts only a day but they follow one another through summer. Colours range from white to red, orange or yellow. Grow in full sun, well-drained soil; precise species not confirmed, description given at genus level.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)