Description
Brighten your garden with the striking Mexican Shellflower (Tigridia pavonia Mix), featuring colorful, triangle-shaped flowers that flourish under the midday sun. Supported by sword-like leaves, these vibrant blooms create a stunning display, adding unique beauty to your outdoor space. Mexican Shellflowers are easy to grow, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, making them a perfect choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Plant the bulbs at a depth of 5 inches, spacing nine bulbs per square foot for optimal growth. Each flower lasts just one day, reminiscent of daylilies, but new blossoms continue to appear throughout mid-summer, ensuring a vibrant show of color. With a height of 12-18 inches, Mexican Shellflowers are ideal for borders or mixed plantings, bringing charm and cheer to your garden from hardiness zones 8-10. Enjoy the delightful beauty of these unique flowers as they brighten your landscape!
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 Inches
Bloom Time: Blooms mid summer
Hardiness Zone: 8-10
Pick up some Bulb Tone in 4lb or 18lb bags to get the best out of your Mexican Shellflower bulbs!