Tigridia ' Mexican Shell Flower'
GPTKB entity
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:aroma |
fragrant flowers
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| gptkbp:attracts |
pollinators
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
summer
blooms for several weeks |
| gptkbp:climate |
prefers well-drained soil
adapted to dry climates |
| gptkbp:color |
multiple color varieties available
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| gptkbp:common_name |
Mexican Shell Flower
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| gptkbp:companion_plants |
can be planted with other perennials
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| gptkbp:cultivation |
requires well-drained soil
prefers warm climates |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of beauty
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| gptkbp:disease_resistance |
susceptible to rot
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| gptkbp:edibility |
not edible
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
non-toxic to pets
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Iridaceae
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| gptkbp:flower_color |
various colors
tubular flowers star-shaped flowers up to 10 cm in diameter |
| gptkbp:growth_habit |
herbaceous
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| gptkbp:height |
up to 1 meter
plant bulbs 5-10 cm deep |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
used in traditional medicine
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tigridia ' Mexican Shell Flower'
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| gptkbp:is_a_place_for |
space bulbs 15-20 cm apart
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| gptkbp:landscape |
border plant
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| gptkbp:leaf_arrangement |
linear leaves
green leaves |
| gptkbp:lighting |
full sun to partial shade
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
low maintenance
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| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Mexico
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| gptkbp:origin |
originated in Mexico
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| gptkbp:pests |
moderate pest resistance
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| gptkbp:propagation_method |
by bulbs
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
apply balanced fertilizer
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| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
summer blooms
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| gptkbp:seed_dispersal |
produces seeds after flowering
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| gptkbp:species |
bulbous perennial
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| gptkbp:storage |
store in a cool, dry place
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| gptkbp:uses |
ornamental gardening
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| gptkbp:water_source |
moderate watering
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| gptkbp:zone |
USDA zone 8-10
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Iridaceae
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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