About
Ipheion sellowianum is a small, bulbous perennial with narrow, dark-green leaves and bright-yellow, perfumed, star-shaped flowers in spring. An unusual, yellow-flowered ipheion for a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
About the genus
Ipheion are small, bulbous perennials with onion-scented, narrowly strap-shaped, grey-green leaves and sweet-scented, star-shaped flowers in late winter and spring. Excellent for naturalising in grass or a sunny, well-drained border.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toUruguay
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationPlant 8cm deep in autumn in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil that does not dry out. Provide protective winter mulch in colder areas. In containers best grown in peat-free, loam-based compost with added leaf mould and grit. Under glass grow in bright filtered light
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe or by division in summer when dormant
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free