Ipheion (Spring Starflowers)
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Ipheion’s star-shaped spring blooms (March – May) provide early nectar for mining bees (Andrena spp.) and hoverflies (Syrphidae), bridging the gap between winter and peak flowering seasons. Their onion-scented foliage deters herbivores while offering ground cover for spiders and beetles. Thriving in sunny, well-drained rockeries or lawns, they naturalise easily alongside native Muscari neglectum (grape hyacinth), creating pollinator corridors. Though non-native, their drought tolerance and prolonged blooms make them a practical choice for sustainable gardens, supporting insects when resources are scarce.
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