Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South America, Argentina
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ipheion uniflorum
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Spring Starflower, Springstar
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Spring Starflower
QUICKSTICK
In German
Frühling Borretsch
QUICKSTICK
In French
Spring Starflower
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
primavera Flor de estrella
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
άνοιξη starflower
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
primavera Starflower
QuickStick
In Polish
Wiosna Starflower
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Spring Starflower
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gilliesieae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Allioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Spring Starflower and Quickstick
Season and care of Spring Starflower and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Starflower and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Starflower season is Spring and Quickstick season is Spring. The type of soil for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spring Starflower and Quickstick Physical Information
Spring Starflower and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Starflower and Quickstick are as follows:
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Spring Starflower and Quickstick
Care of Spring Starflower and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Starflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.