White Flower Farm Ipheion uniflorum Charlotte Bishop
Best low maintenance bulb for adding soft color to spring borders.
A delightful, low-growing bulb that naturalizes beautifully to create soft pink carpets in early spring. It offers a subtle fragrance and reliable deer resistance, making it an effortless choice for borders or underplanting trees.
$18.00
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White Flower Farm
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a rare color palette for their spring borders
- Homeowners wanting effortless, expanding floral coverage in their landscape
- Sensory garden enthusiasts who enjoy aromatic plant varieties
Who should skip it
- Landscapers requiring consistent year-round greenery in prominent focal areas
- Growers with poorly draining clay soil or low-lying garden spots
- Designers looking for high-impact, tall architectural plants for visual drama
Performance breakdown
Naturalization Potential
Spreads reliably to form dense, low-growing colonies over time.
Pest Resistance
Deer and rabbits typically avoid these, ensuring worry-free garden placement.
Pollinator Appeal
Early spring blooms provide a vital nectar source for emerging pollinators.
Fragrance Intensity
Subtle, sweet scent adds a pleasant sensory layer to spring borders.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennials that return faithfully with minimal seasonal intervention.
Visual Impact
Delicate pink star-shaped flowers create a charming, soft-hued carpet effect.
Key Specs
Common Name
Spring Starflower
Scientific Name
Ipheion uniflorum
Mature Height
3-6 inches
Spacing
3-4 inches
Planting Depth
2 inches
Bulb Diameter
1.38 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-9
Sun Exposure
Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Season
April-May
Fragrant
Yes
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