A fine source of blue color for the bulb garden.
Tones of rich, deep blue are the hallmark of the Ipheion family, and the Ipheion uniflorm Starflower 'Jessie' seedling from the Rolf Feidler is no exception. Starflower 'Jessie' distinctive color and jewel-like six-petaled cupped blooms give gardens a sense of joy and pride during the latter half of spring. This flower is ideally suited for borders in full sun or light shade as Starflower 'Jessie' is easy to grow as well as resistant to deer, rabbits and pests.
Since the Ipheion family is related to the Allium family, the Starflower 'Jessie' flower releases a sweet floral fragrance one expects from such exquisite blooms along with the unmistakable spice of onion. The long-blooming Starflower 'Jessie' is broad, healthy and vibrant with foliage that remains until summer. After Starflower 'Jessie' short dormancy period, the flower reappears in the fall.
A native South American plant, the Starflower 'Jessie' is small in stature, reaching a maximum 6-inch height out of bloom and 12-inch height in bloom. To prevent seeding, Starflower 'Jessie' must be deadheaded. All gardeners will quickly love this spring bulb treasure.
Genus | Ipheion |
Species | uniflorum |
Variety | 'Jessie' |
Item Form | Pack of 10 |
Zone | 5 - 9 |
Bloom Start to End | Early Spring - Late Spring |
Habit | Mound-shaped |
Height | 9 in - 12 in |
Width | 4 in - 6 in |
Additional Characteristics | Easy Care Plants, Fragrance, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Pest Fighter, Bloom First Year |
Bloom Color | Dark Blue |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Light Requirements | Shade, Part Shade |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained, Dry |
Resistance | Deer Resistance, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant, Cold Hardy |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy, Clay |
Uses | Border, Containers, Ground Cover, Naturalizing, Outdoor, Beds |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |