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Starflower here?

19 years ago

I have been searching nurseries around Alb for about a year for Starflower (Ipheion uniflorum). Today someone over at SW Plants suggested I try the web, I found Gardenweb and have been checking out the site but the only places I saw Starflower were in NorthWest gardening. I'm no longer sure I should even consider it for my yard. My "New Mexico Gardener's Guide" says it's an Argentine native and that it would do well here. Does anyone know where I might find any and if I should even bother?

Comments (3)

randit
19 years ago
I have had great success with "Starflower" in the HOT!, DRY, sandy soils of Coastal GA. They are wonderful little mulitpliers. Request a catalog from McClure & Zimmerman (www.mzbulb.com ). I have gotten all of my Iphion from them. They sell very nice bulbs. I intend to try these tiny bulbs in Las Cruces, if we can eeeeveer get there (building new home).
NewLinda
Original Author
19 years ago
Thanks alot! I've ordered a catalog, though it looks like I'll have to wait to plant this fall and 'till next year to enjoy these beauties.
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TXChickadee
19 years ago
I have them in Austin, Texas and they bloomed early this spring (Feb). Got 'em from Brent and Becky's Bulbs online.

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