Bulbs

Storing Canna bulbs is relatively quick and easy. Dig up the rhizomes (those horizontal underground stems) without damaging them, cure them (let them dry out to prevent rot), wrap them

Daylilies are colorful perennials that brighten up any garden. They need lots of sunlight and love to care to thrive. Once planted, daylilies are easy to maintain and care for,

The Blood Lily or African Blood Lily is part of the Scadoxus multiflorus, formerly Haemanthus multiflorus genus, a group of perennial bulbous plants which number about sixty. Blood Lilies in

Cutting back and pruning Tiger lilies annually helps preserve their longevity and appearance.  The Tiger lily is a lovely plant for sprucing up any garden or home. The first-time gardener

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

Convallaria majalis (kon-vuh-LAIR-ee-uh maj-AY-liss) is one of the most popular garden plants out there. Despite being a member of the Lillaceae family, it’s not a true lily and is best

If you are the impatient type who can’t wait half the summer for a blossom, then try easy to grow spider lilies (Peruvian Daffodil) – they will delight you. The

Cannas (Canna spp.) are cherished for their vibrant flower color and lush foliage as they add a vibrant pop to the garden beds and other landscapes.  The Canna lily (although

Silver Squill or 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 Province of South

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 flower Guinea-hen flower Leper lily

Question: I have a clivia plant, or kaffir lily, and would like to know something about its culture. Quick Answer: The clivia plant is an easily grown houseplant from South

The Mexican Tiger Flower, (Tigridia pavonia) or simply called the “Tigerflower”, “Peacock flower”, or the “Mexican shell flower” is one plant that should get more recognition for the garden. People

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 its chartreuse lined perianth-cup, with

Who doesn’t love the blue flowers of the Agapanthus plant? Agapanthus is the name of the genus for the exotic blue African Lily of the Nile. These showy perennials, native

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 early summer in the northern

Crinum lily bulbs… they’re exotic, related to the Amaryllis plant, with exciting “bell-shaped” fragrant flowers, that come with a lovely sweet scent. Crinum Lily Plant Facts Origin: South Africa Family: Amaryllidaceae

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 of this plant type, which

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) family and mostly come from

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 to partial shade, Chionodoxa forbesii

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 plant has now been naturalized

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.  These exotic-looking herbaceous perennials are

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 which showcases breathtaking colors. This

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 home. The cut flowers are favorites

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 African regions and thrive in

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 a frost-tender plant known for

Several decades ago I got my first glimpse of the crown imperial flower – Fritillaria bulbs – in the garden of another plant lover who specialized in every sort of

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 is native to Europe, West

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, from Sudan to South Africa.

Many gardeners take it for granted that spring flowering bulbs planted in the garden will bloom when it is time and nothing will cause them to bloom earlier. There are,