Bulbs

Erythronium [Er-ih-THROH-nee-um] is a genus of spring-flowering plants belonging to the Liliaceae family, closely linked to tulips.  There are around 20 to 30 different species … [Read more]

The snowdrop flower known as Galanthus [guh-LAN-thus] is a small genus of bulbous perennials containing about 20 species.  These plants belong to the Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) … [Read more]

Chionodoxa forbesii [kye-oh-no-DOKS-uh, FORBZ-ee-eye] is an early bloomer with a showy carpet of soft violet-blue flowers from the Asparagaceae family. Easily grown in full sun … [Read more]

Pseudofumaria lutea [syn. Corydalis lutea (kore-ID-uh-liss, LOO-tee-uh)] is a short-lived perennial belonging to the poppy family, Papaveraceae and previously known sub-family Fumariaceae.  Native to the Alps of Italy and Switzerland, the … [Read more]

Tricyrtis [try-SER-tis] is a shadow-loving plant from the Liliaceae family.  The Greek name, Tricyrtis, means three-humped, referring to the 3 swollen nectaries under the tepals.  … [Read more]

Ledebouria Socialis [Le-de-BOR-ree-a So-KEE-ah-liss] plants are geophytic succulents from the subfamily of Hyacinthaceae.  This species of perennial bulbous plants are native to the Eastern Cape … [Read more]

Sparaxis [Spa-RAKS-iss] belongs to the family of Iridaceae and has around 13 species native to the South African region. It is a spectacular greenhouse flower … [Read more]

The Camassia [Kuh-MAS-ee-uh] genus belongs to the Asparagus family. These spring-blooming native plants call the Pacific Northwest of the United States and British Columbia, Canada … [Read more]

Ixia [IKS-ee-uh] flower includes a variety of cormous plants from the family of Iridaceae and subfamily of Ixioideae. These plants are native to the South … [Read more]

Babiana Stricta [ba-bee-AN-uh, STRIK-tuh] refers to a species of flowering plants in the Iridaceae family. Originating from Cape Province and South Africa, Babiana stricta is … [Read more]

Several decades ago I got my first glimpse of the crown imperial flower – Fritillaria bulbs – in the garden of another plant lover who … [Read more]

Fritillaria bulbs, there is nothing common about the spring blooming Fritillaria. The Fritillaria has many common names: Checked head daffodil Checkered lily Dropping tulip Guinea … [Read more]

Colchicum [KOHL-chik-um] is a perennial flowering plant genus with about 160 species growing from bulb-like corms. This plant belongs to the family of Colchicaceae and … [Read more]

Crocosmia [Kroh-KOZ-mee-uh] is a flowering plant genus a part of the Iris family (Iridaceae). This plant is native to the Eastern and Southern Africa’s grasslands, … [Read more]

Ornithogalum [or-ni-THOG-al-um] is a genus of flowering perennials belonging to the Asparagaceae family and native to South Africa and Southern Mediterranean Europe. The botanical name of the genus … [Read more]

Chionodoxa [Kye-oh-no-DOKS-uh] is a genus of bulbous perennial plants belonging to the Asparagaceae family along with Agave and Sansevieria. Known by its common name, Glory … [Read more]

Bulbs have been popular for centuries. No longer are they used to fill flower beds. Today many are planted in containers. Lots of Spring color … [Read more]

The Dragon Lily – Dracunculus Vulgaris [drak-UN-ko-lus, vul-GAIR-iss] is a member of the Araceae family (Aroid – Dieffenbachia, Syngonium) native to the hillsides and rocky … [Read more]

The “Lily of the Valley” plant (Convallaria majalis) is one of the sweetest smelling blooming plants during the late spring season as well as the … [Read more]

Crinum asiaticum [KRY-num a-see-AT-ee-kum] is a tender perennial plant and member of the Amaryllidaceae family along with the other Crinum lily varieties. Native to India’s … [Read more]

For some color, texture, height and drama looking at adding some summer bulbs to your garden. Some can go in the ground, others need to … [Read more]

Aztec lily – Sprekelia formosissima [sprek-EL-ee-uh, for-mo-SIS-ee-muh], characterized by its large, colorful red flowers, is a commonly grown species from the Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). While … [Read more]

Ixiolirion [ik-see-oh-LEER-ee-on], commonly known as lavender mountain lily, a genus of perennial cormous herbs belonging to the Ixioliriceae family and native to southwest Asia. Three … [Read more]

Scilla is a genus and species of flowering bulbs, commonly paired with Endymion and Chionodoxa. Along with these varieties, there are about 50 to 80 … [Read more]

The genus Muscari is a group of perennial plants with over 30 species. The genus was classified in the family Liliaceae but was moved to … [Read more]

Crocus (pronounced KROH-KHUS) is a genus of flowering plants. It comprises over 90 species of perennials and belongs to the iris family. Roughly around 30 … [Read more]

The Blood Lily or African Blood Lily is part of the Scadoxus multiflorus, formerly known as the Haemanthus multiflorus genus, a group of perennial bulbous … [Read more]

The Amazon Lily plant, whiter than snow outside the greenhouse window are the five petals of the “eucharist lily” the Eucharis grandiflora [YOU-kar-is gran-di-FLO-ra]. Lovely, too, is … [Read more]

The ‘Pregnant Onion” – Ornithogalum caudatum [or-ni-THOG-al-um] [kaw-DAY-tum] is a bulbous flowering plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. The family is known famously for the … [Read more]