Tigridia pavonia (L.f.) DC. var. splendens
The flowers of Tigridia pavonia are very variable in colour. Splendens is undoubtedly a variety with distinctive flowers. There are references to a number of varieties in the modern literature including splendens, but I have found no specific description. The modern splendens may not be the same as the Victorian variety of that name.
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Hand written in an 1850 catalogue held at the Mitchell Library, Sydney, inscribed on the front Wm. Macarthur, 23rd Dec. 1854. [ML 635.9m]. Certainly grown in the gardens at this time.
Notes
Published Oct 19, 2009 - 03:47 PM | Last updated Jul 24, 2010 - 05:16 PM
| Family | Iridaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Mexico, but this variety possibly of garden origin |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Peacock flower, Tiger flower, Shell flower |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Tigridia splendens |
| Confidence level | medium |
