Jackson & Perkins Starflower Jessie Bulbs
Best low maintenance choice for adding early spring color to rock gardens.
These jewel-toned, blue-flowered bulbs offer a sweet, spicy fragrance and reliable spring color. They are exceptionally low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and versatile enough to thrive in containers or naturalized garden borders.
$10.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact color in early spring borders
- Homeowners wanting a self-sustaining groundcover that returns annually
- Scent-focused gardeners who enjoy fragrant spring pathways
Who should skip it
- Designers looking for tall, structural focal points in large spaces
- Perfectionists who dislike empty spaces in their seasonal flower beds
- People sensitive to garlic-like smells when weeding or walking nearby
Performance breakdown
Pest Resilience
Naturally deters deer and rabbits, saving you from constant garden monitoring.
Maintenance Ease
Drought-tolerant nature makes these bulbs nearly effortless for busy gardeners.
Visual Impact
Deep blue, jewel-toned blooms create a striking contrast in spring borders.
Fragrance Profile
Subtle, spicy floral notes add a pleasant sensory layer to outdoor spaces.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, garden beds, or naturalized landscape settings.
Perennial Reliability
Dependable return year after year for consistent seasonal color.
Key Specs
Genus
Ipheion
Species
uniflorum
Variety
'Jessie'
Hardiness Zones
5-9
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Spread
6 inches
Bloom Season
Early Spring to Late Spring
Deer Resistant
Yes
Fragrant
Yes
Sun Exposure
Part Shade, Shade
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