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						hristophii     3 feet        Zone 
						4          Star of Persia
						
						
						The flowering hcads of this ornamental species are as 
						much as 8-12 inches wide. The leaves are in. Wide, flowers are lilac colored with a starlike sheen and the plant is native to Asia Minor. Excellent for 
						drying and using in arrangements, blooming in early 
						June. In the North, it is best to plant the bulbs about 
						6 inches deep and if they are to be planted in a mass, 
						plant 8 inches apart.