Spring Starflower

Ipheion uniflorum

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Green & Freshonionsweet

SeasonSpring

OriginSouth America

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Green & Fresh · Spring bloomer

Spring starflower carpets the ground with pale lavender-blue six-pointed stars in late winter and early spring, its grass-like foliage releasing a gentle onion scent that belies the flower's sweetness.

Symbolism & Meaning

star promise, spring arrival

In the Victorian language of flowers, spring starflower means “Star promise”.

Habitat & Environment

South America

Spring Starflower is native to South America.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameIpheion uniflorum
FamilyAmaryllidaceae
Native ToSouth America
Bloom SeasonSpring
LifespanPerennial

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