Tigridia pavonia, the Tiger Flower, is a perennial Iridaceae that height 18" to 36". Tigridia pavonia is native to Mexico and semitropical to semialpine. It is a Summer grower, dormant in Winter. Well suited to growing in containers. Individual blooms are relatively short lived, but produced in succession. The triangular blooms are vivid shades of white to pink, yellow, and red; however, seed collected are from predominantly red flowered plants. They commence growth in Spring and generally die back during Autumn. The flowers are hermaphrodite, they have both male and female organs. The bright green foliage is also attractive. The foliage is sword shaped, held in a fan with leaves 10 to 12 inches long. Hardiness zones 8-11, (-10øC/15øF, 4øC/40øF) in Winter. Tiger Flower prefers a sunny site and fertile, well-drained, light soil. Likes plenty of moisture in the growing season. It cannot grow in the shade.