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    Ipheion 'Tessa'

    Also Known As

    • Ipheion uniflorum 'Tessa'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3"-4"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 6b-9b

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    Ipheion 'Tessa' plant details

    Ipheion 'Tessa' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipheion 'Tessa'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipheion 'Tessa'

    USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ipheion uniflorum 'Tessa' has lavender-pink flowers with deeper-coloured midribs with yellow centres and sweet fragrance. Ipheion are South American bulbs that are long-blooming and will thrive from part shade situations into sun. The foliage, if rubbed or crushed, smells of onions. Good for naturalizing and deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Ipheion 'Tessa' plant

    How to Grow Ipheion 'Tessa'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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