Please help me identify this plant.

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Nanashi, Jan 24, 2006.

  1. Nanashi

    Nanashi Member

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    The story goes that my grandmother planted this around 1932 and the plant is still alive and flowering. It only flowers once a year in December. My mother transplanted a few bulbs in a pot and the attached picture is the result.

    Thank you in advance for your assistance.
     

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  2. Joe Keller

    Joe Keller Active Member 10 Years

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    It appears to be a pink version of Ipheion uniflorum. Joe
     
  3. Nanashi

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    Thank you for your reply.

    I googled Ipheion uniflorum and found the common name - spring starflower.

    My Mom will be pleased to find out the name of this plant.

    Cheers
     
  4. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Structure look different to me in thie view, find another Ipheion at a nursery or public garden and hold part of yours next to their to verify.
     
  5. Nanashi

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    Thanks for your input. I will try to find another Ipheion and compare mine.

    Cheers
     
  6. malcolm197

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    Could be a cultivar of uniflorum called "Wisley Blue" - there is a picture in the RHS encyclopedia which looks the same colour although the description of the colour is given as lilac-blue although it looks pink to me - even in the book! Species is pale silvery blue.
    Leaves when crushed should smell of onions!!
     
  7. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    That one is blue.
     
  8. JPierre

    JPierre Active Member 10 Years

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    Wisley blue is blue not pink as on the photo. I agree with Ron.
    Smelling not onions but allium
     
  9. JPierre

    JPierre Active Member 10 Years

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    Perhaps I."Charlotte Bishop"
     
  10. Nandan Kalbag

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    To me it looks to be Zephyranthes rosea
     

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  11. Nanashi

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    Thank you very much for your identification. My Mom will be very pleased to know that her plant has a name.
     

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