A plant to love: Ipheion
At this time of year, I find myself wedded to tiny, shy, blink-and-you’ll-miss-me plants. Ipheion uniflorum is one of those: so delicate and starry that you’d be forgiven for thinking it a bit of a wuss. But this member of the onion family is a tough little cookie, which makes me love it all the more.
The beautifully-scented flowers appear over a fat clump of leaves in spring, and are lovely in vases. They also spread quite happily: you’ll find a couple of bulbs produces enough impact within a couple of years to keep you happy.
Vital stats:
Location:
Well-drained soil
Light:
Happiest in full sun
When to plant:
October
What can I expect from this plant?
Height: 8in
Spread: 10in
Flowers: March
