High Country Gardens Fox's Grape Fritillary
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, fragrant spring blooms.
These moody, bell-shaped perennials bring a sophisticated, dusky aesthetic to rock gardens and borders without the constant headache of garden pests. While they require a bit of patience to naturalize, their fragrant, low-maintenance blooms offer a rewarding, long-term payoff for any landscape.
$14.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners struggling with hungry deer, rabbits, and voles
- Designers seeking sophisticated early spring color
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting reliable, spreading naturalized displays
Who should skip it
- Landscapers looking for high-impact, large-scale floral displays
- Gardeners who dislike messy, yellowing foliage in late spring
- Owners of heavy, waterlogged clay soil gardens
Performance breakdown
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from snacking on your spring display.
Naturalization Potential
Spreads effortlessly to form lush, established colonies over time.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once the bulbs are settled in the ground.
Fragrance Impact
Strongly scented blooms provide a delightful sensory experience for garden visitors.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, rock gardens, or traditional border plantings.
Visual Appeal
Striking maroon bells with yellow tips offer sophisticated, high-contrast color.
Key Specs
Mature Height
8-10 inches
Mature Spread
2-3 inches
Deer Resistant
True
Pollinator Attracting
True
Fragrant
True
Planting Depth
6 inches
Bulb Spacing
3.0 inches
Quantity Per Pack
30
Special Feature
Good for Cut Flowers
Plant Type
Flower
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