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Ipheion uniflorum 'Tessa'
€2.50
Dutch Tax included
Description
I. uniflorum was introduced in 1832. Origin: Southern Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where they occur in large numbers in meadows and grasslands as well as on rocky terrains. They thrive in full sun. Crushed leaves have a mild onion flavor, the flowers smell of soap. Because of the onion-like scent, Ipheion is also often used between rose bushes against the pink nematode. Very suitable for naturalising.
Data sheet
- Preferred Placement
- Semi shade
- Color
- white
- Bulb size
- 4/+
- Bulb Spacing
- 5
- Planting Depth
- 5
- Height in cm.
- 15 - 20
- Flowering time in the months
- 5-6
. Available to order from July 2025
I. uniflorum was introduced in 1832. Origin: Southern Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where they occur in large numbers in meadows and grasslands as well as on rocky terrains. They thrive in full sun. Crushed leaves have a mild onion flavor, the flowers smell of soap. Because of the onion-like scent, Ipheion is also often used between rose bushes against the pink nematode. Very suitable for naturalising.