Tigridia dugesii
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Native to semi-arid regions of Mexico, where it is known locally as 'jahuique de Tupátaro', Tigridia dugesii — sometimes placed in synonymy under Nemastylis dugesii or Tigridia flava — is a small cormous geophyte reaching barely 6 cm in height, far more modest than most other species of the genus. Like other Tigridia, it produces ephemeral, brightly coloured, three-petaled flowers in summer, each lasting only a single day before being replaced by new buds. It requires well-drained soil, full sun, active summer growth, and winter protection from frost.
- 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)