Bulbs

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

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

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 asparagus plant. Most call caudatum

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

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

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.

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 is a combination of Greek

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 of the Snow, this plant

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 and easy care make bulbs

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 areas of the Balkan region,

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 Indian Ocean islands, China, tropical

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 be lifted and stored depending