Ipheion 'Alberto Castillo' (Starflower 'Alberto Castillo')

Cultivation

Plant 8cm deep in moderately fertile, well-drained soil that does not dry out. Slightly tender and will need protection from frosts and excessive winter wet.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Rock, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flowers are honey-scented and leaves smell of onion when crushed.

Toxicity

Not toxic