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Allium christophii, commonly called star of Persia, is a bulbous perennial that is ornamentally grown for its spring bloom of large, spherical, pale lavender flowerheads.
Scientific Name:
Allium christophii
Common Name 1
› Star of Persia
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Origins:
This plant is native to Iran, Turkey and central Asia (concentrated in territory once known as Persia).
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Common Name 2
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Plant Maintenance Information
Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
L
Soil Preference:
Easily grown in rich, sandy to gritty, dry to medium moisture, well-drained loams in full sun.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Strap-shaped, gray-green, basal leaves (to 20" long and 1" wide) form a clump of foliage in spring.
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Purple
Flower Description:
Large, spherical, pale lavender flowerheads; Each flowerhead is packed with up to 100 individual flowers. These flower heads are among the largest produced by any of the ornamental onions in commerce today. Seed heads dry well after bloom.
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
12-24"
Mature spread:
6-18"
Growth rate:
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
no
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
yes
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Photo:
Hedge/Screen:
no
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
yes
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
May
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
May
Ornamental Accent:
yes
yes
Garden Observations:
Application
Anchor 1
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Summer Care:
Plants may self-seed in the garden. Deadhead flowers before seed sets to help control any unwanted spread.
Fall Care:
Plant new bulbs 3-6" deep and 10-12" apart in fall. Established plants may be divided in fall.
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
Bulb rot may occur in overly moist soils. Mildew, rust, leaf spots and thrips may appear.
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Care Comments:
Plants form dense, slowly-spreading clumps over time. They perform best in dry, sunny areas of the garden. Established plantings have good drought tolerance.
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
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Source Comment:
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Desert Peaks Healthcare
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Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
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High Desert Farms Nursery Sales, LLC
Schilling's Garden Market
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