Spring Starflower
Ipheion Uniflorum
Overview
The Spring Starflower, Ipheion uniflorum, is an enchanting perennial that brings early spring charm with its star-shaped, sky-blue flowers. Each stem, about 3-6 inches tall, typically bears a single, fragrant bloom with a sweet aroma. Hardy in zones 5-9, it thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight, and naturalizes with ease. Ideal for rock gardens and borders, it provides a low-maintenance, vibrant ground cover.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Very LowZones 3–9Type BulbClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 3–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Bulb
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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