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UC Master Gardeners, Santa Clara County, CA

Water Wise Plants

Ipheion uniflorum

Pronunciation
IF-ee-on yoo-nee-FLOR-um
Common Name
Starflower
Plant Type
Bulb
Mature Size
0.5' high x Spreads
Water Requirements
Moderate: water weekly until the root ball is wet
Sun/Shade Requirements
Full to half sun
Wildlife
  • Deer resistant
Flower Color
Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Ipheion uniflorum has low-growing green leaves and is covered with white star-shaped flowers in early spring. It dies down to the bulb after bloom and resprouts when fall and winter rains begin. It is a dainty and beautiful addition to garden edge. It reliably complements the early blooming narcissus and other spring flowers and requires little maintenance other than extra water if it does not rain during bloom.

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