| Merchant | Pot Size | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5-6 in | Out of Stock | $26.99 | Buy |
| Common Name | Star of Persia |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Allium |
| Species | Christophii |
| Origin | Iran, Afghanistan |
| Blooming | Summer flowering bulb, foliage dies back in summer heat/dormancy |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green / Blue-grey |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained, sandy or gritty soil. Bulbs rot in heavy clay/wet winter.
Water during growth phase, reduce drastically after flowering (dormancy). Keep dry in summer dormancy.
Full sun exposure required for best blooms and bulb development.
Apply bulb fertilizer at planting and early spring. Stop feeding once foliage yellows.
Cut back foliage as it yellows in summer to prevent disease.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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