Tigridia philippiana
Robert Hamilton (Mon, 12 Jan 2004 03:42:43 PST)

Hi al,

I obtained seed of this species from the ABA seed list in 2002
courtesy of donor Julian Slade. I was very happy to get this
winter growing Tigridia.

Seed sown in June 02 germinated in August 02 and grew through
spring.

In winter 2003 a few seedlings reappeared looked very unhappy
for a short while then dissapeared.

Alberto made the following comments on this species on the pbs
forum :

"Tigridia philippiana from hot northern Chile is a autumn/winter
/spring grower with a dry summer dormancy. It grows in full sun in well
drained soils under frost free conditions."

Oh well, I though (momentarily) , I cant grow everything. Then
during late spring 2 seedlings reappeared and in the last week a
third has come up.

I am thinking that this may be another example of a bulbous
species changing its growth pattern to suit its new climate .
Time will tell I guess.

Cheers,

Rob in Tasmania