Tigridia pavonia, Cacomitl, Jockey’s cap lily or Tiger Flower is native to Central and South America and has a long history of use there as a food plant. The garlic-clove sized bulbs are eaten roasted while the plant is dormant in winter. The plants thrive in sunny gardens in fertile, well-drained soil and flower colours will vary from yellow to red.
Supplied as 4 small and medium dormant bulbs.
Tigridia pavonia, Cacomitl, Jockey’s cap lily or Tiger Flower is native to Central and South America and has a long history of use there as a food plant. The garlic-clove sized bulbs are eaten roasted while the plant is dormant in winter. The plants thrive in sunny gardens in fertile, well-drained soil and flower colours will vary from yellow to red.
Supplied as 4 small and medium dormant bulbs.
