Ipheion uniflorum grow and care – herbaceous geophyte of the genus Ipheion also known as Spring starflower or Spring star, Ipheion uniflorum perennial deciduous in the summer used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-10.
Leaves color green in linear shape the leaves connected in the base and grow from the bulb
Flower color can be: purple, blue or white in star shape with 6 petals
Well drain soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Slugs
Pruning season:
Summer
How to prune:
All the dead leaves
Size of the plant?
10-20 cm, 4-8 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Winter / Spring
General information about the flower
Purple, blue or white flowers in star shape with 6 petals
Ipheion uniflorum
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Geophyte, Herbaceous, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Floristry, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Blue flower, Purple flower, White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: