Ipheion uniflorum / Triteleia uniflorum / Brodiaea uniflorum
("Starflower")
Two wreaths of three petals join to create unique star-shaped flowers. The plant's grassy leaves (which smell like garlic, so critters will leave it alone, but do not plant too close to your home) will emerge before the Winter season and then freeze but this has no negative effect on their flowering performance later on in the Spring.
What You Need To Know Before You Plant:
When Will This Flower Bloom?
Late Spring - Early Summer
When Should I Buy and Plant These Bulbs?
Fall
What Kind of Light Does This Bulb Prefer?
Full sun to dappled shade partial shade
What Color Will the Flower Be?
Pale blue-violet to white
How Far Apart Should I Plant These Bulbs?
2 in / 5 cm
How Deep Should I Dig?
3 in / 8 cm
How Tall Will It Grow?
4-6 in / 10-15 cm
Recommended Number of Bulbs Per Square Foot?
20
Is It Deer/Critter Resistant?
Yes
How Can I Best Use It in My Landscaping?
In borders and rock gardens.
Other Popular Varieties
(Besides the species itself); 'Rolf Fiedler' (deep blue) and 'Wisley Blue' (lilac-blue & white).
About the Family
Ipheion Family
The genus Ipheion occurs naturally in Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil.
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