Star of Persia (Allium cristophii) is a bulbous (or similar) plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as star of Persia.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: star of Persia
Scientific name: Allium cristophii
Plant type: Bulbs
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Star of Persia (Allium cristophii) – BotBln, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
