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| Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. |
| Family: Amaryllidaceae (Onions) |
| Origin: Argentina (South America) |
| Flower Color: Blue Violet |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Ipheion uniflorum (Spring Star Flower) - This bulb from Argentina gets its common name from the profusion of pale blue flowers borne in early spring. In its native habitat it literally covers the banks of rivers and streams and is quite a sight to see. Blue-green leaves are flattish and smell like onions when bruised. The star-shaped flowers, about 1 1/2 inches across, are borne on 6-8 inch stems. It is easy to grow and will naturalize readily. It is hardy below 15 degrees. We grew this plant for many years but switched to growing only the cultivar 'Wisley Blue' in 1997.
This information about Ipheion uniflorum displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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