Wayside Gardens Ipheion Jessie Starflower Bulbs
Best low-maintenance bulb for gardeners seeking long-lasting color in shaded areas.
These bulbs offer the longest-blooming display of any spring variety, delivering a persistent punch of gentian-blue color even in tricky, shaded corners. While the foliage carries a pungent, onion-like scent, that same trait acts as a brilliant, natural deterrent against hungry deer and rabbits.
$9.95
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners seeking low-maintenance, self-spreading floral displays
- Designers looking for rare, saturated blue spring accents
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer and rabbit populations
Who should skip it
- Minimalists preferring singular, high-impact specimen plants
- Perfectionists maintaining strictly tidy, manicured garden beds
- Gardeners sensitive to pungent or onion-like botanical scents
Performance breakdown
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering bulbs struggle.
Bloom Longevity
Eight weeks of continuous color sets a high bar for spring.
Pest Resistance
Natural onion-scented foliage effectively discourages deer and rabbit browsing.
Naturalization Potential
Spreads reliably to create lush, self-sustaining carpets over time.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in the garden bed.
Visual Impact
Striking gentian-blue hues provide significant color density for their size.
Key Specs
SKU
07080-PK-10
Genus
Ipheion
Species
uniflorum
Bulb Type
Bulb
Item Form
Bulb
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Width
6 inches
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Light Requirements
Shade, Part Shade
Quantity per Pack
10
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