west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | October 2006 | positive
All the Ipheions and their related subspecies are native to South America (southern Brazil, Chili, and Uruguay) and are called Spring Sta...Read Morerflowers. They are great naturalizing bulbs for Texas and the southern United States.
Ipheion 'Albert Castillo'and other related Ipheon species bloom earlier in the season in my garden and have happily naturalized in areas with good drainage for 20 years. I love the Ipheions for their very early spring blooms!
All the Ipeion species are hardy, most are inexpensive, permanently naturalizing harmonious bulb species in the southern United States and if allowed reseed themselves will hybridize yielding very interesting color combinations.
Fast multiplier, one of the first to bloom in my garden. Planted in shade.
All the Ipheions and their related subspecies are native to South America (southern Brazil, Chili, and Uruguay) and are called Spring Sta...Read More