Spring starflower (Ipheion uniflorum)
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| Pronunciation: |
if'-ee-on yew-knee'-flor-um
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| Alternative botanical names: |
Brodiaea uniflora, Milla uniflora and Triteleia uniflora
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| Alternative common names: |
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| Family: |
Liliaceae
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| Native to: |
Argentina, Urguay and Peru
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| USDA zones: |
6-10
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| Sunset zones: |
4-24 |
| Hardy to: |
14°F (-10°C)
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| Exposure: |
full sun to partial shade
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| Water: |
moderate
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| Height x width: |
6" x 6"
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| Flowers in: |
February to early March
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| Colors: |
white tinged blue
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| Fragrance: |
slight
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| Additional comments: |
This small bulb has naturalized in our garden.
It begins to flower in February and continues through early March. It dise
back and disappears altogetherr in the summer. This photo was taken in early
February.
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