Spring Starflower
(Ipheion uniflorum)
Spring Starflower (Ipheion uniflorum)
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Kurt Stüber [1]
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Photo by: Kurt Stüber [1] | License Type: CC BY-SA 3.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | Uploader: Topjabot | Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Title: Ipheion_uniflorum1.jpg | Notes: ;Scientific name:Ipomoea nil 'Akatsukinoumi' *{{ja|アサガオ 品種名・暁の海}} Place:Osaka-fu Japan {{Information| |Description = Ipomoea nil 'Akatsukinoumi' |Source = KENPEI's photo |Date = 2007-08-02 |Author = KENPEI |Permission =GFDL,Cre |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Ipheion uniflorum, commonly known as Spring Starflower, is an evergreen perennial bulb native to the grasslands and open woodlands of Uruguay and Argentina. It typically grows to a height of 15-20 cm (6-8 in) with grasslike leaves up to 30 cm (12 in) long. The foliage emits an onion-like scent when crushed. The plant produces a solitary, showy flower in spring, which is star-shaped with six pointed lobes, each up to 3 cm long, and ranges in color from very pale to deep purple-blue. The flowers are notably honey-scented and attract pollinators.
Spring Starflower is valued for its low maintenance, long flowering period, and the sweet fragrance of its blooms. It is commonly used in borders, alpine gardens, and as a naturalized feature in lawns. It can also be grown in pots in an unheated greenhouse for extended flowering. This species is hardy to USDA Zone 5 and prefers full sun to part shade, medium water, and well-drained soil. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to bulb rot if kept too wet. It is not known to be invasive and does not have aggressive roots, making it a safe choice for various garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Spring Starflower is valued for its low maintenance, long flowering period, and the sweet fragrance of its blooms. It is commonly used in borders, alpine gardens, and as a naturalized feature in lawns. It can also be grown in pots in an unheated greenhouse for extended flowering. This species is hardy to USDA Zone 5 and prefers full sun to part shade, medium water, and well-drained soil. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to bulb rot if kept too wet. It is not known to be invasive and does not have aggressive roots, making it a safe choice for various garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Bulb
- Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Width: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue, Purple, White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to the grasslands and open woodlands of Uruguay and Argentina
Other Names
Common Names: Springstar, Mexican Star, Starlikes, Frühlingsstern, Voorjaarsster, Vårlilja
Scientific Names: , Ipheion uniflorum, Tristagma uniflorum, Brodiaea uniflora, Triteleia uniflora, Ipheion uniflorum f. album, Ipheion uniflorum f. violaceum, Milla uniflora, Tristagma peregrinans, Beauverdia uniflora
GBIF Accepted Name: Ipheion uniflorum (Lindl.) Raf.