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Also Known As

  • Tristagma uniflorum 'Froyle Mill'
  • Froyle Mill Star Flower

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 2"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Ipheion uniflorum 'Froyle Mill' plant details

Ipheion uniflorum 'Froyle Mill' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipheion uniflorum 'Froyle Mill'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 2 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: naturalizing, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipheion uniflorum 'Froyle Mill'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This native of Uruguay was selected for its deep, uniform blue-purple color and its large flower size. A hardy bulb, its foliage appears with the flowers in early spring, then fades in summer heat, returning in September. Best in Sun to light shade in rich, light soil with regular summer water. Extremely easy to naturalize. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

Gardening facts about Ipheion uniflorum 'Froyle Mill' plant

How to Grow Ipheion uniflorum 'Froyle Mill'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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