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Mexican Shell Flower - Buy 12, Get 12 Free!
A fantasy of colorful forms gives the summer garden an exotic look. The spotted, bowl-shaped centers of these Mexican native flowers contrast with broad, solid-colored outer petals. You'll enjoy a continuous display of dazzling color as new 2-3" blooms burst forth daily. Pleated, sword-shaped leaves are handsome all season. Color-balanced mixture of vivid red, rose, lilac, yellow or creamy white. Lift Mexican Shell Flower bulbs in fall for winter storage.
Light: Full sun
Blooms: Early to midsummer
Height: 15-18"
Zones: 8-10
Size: 5-7cm bulbs
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| Botanical Name: |
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Tigridia pavonia |
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| Form: |
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Tender corm |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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15 - 18" |
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| Spread: |
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6 - 8" |
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| Spacing: |
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6 - 8" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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8 - 10 |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Narrow, lance shaped or sword-like leaves. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Very colorful, Iris-like in shape. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Mixed - orange, yellow, red, purple, white |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Mid summer |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Cover with 2 - 4 inches of soil. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well drained, sandy fertile soil in full sun. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate to fast. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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A succession of short lived flowers with very striking coloration. This native of Mexico is similar in culture to the gladiolus. It is tender also and must be lifted for winter storage in more northern areas. |
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| Pruning: |
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None |
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