General Bulb Information Archives

Have you ever heard of lasagna gardening? It is a method of layering bulbs and planting materials to easily get the most yield from the smallest area of land. Now

Learn tips on how to store Daffodil bulbs for flowers next spring. Store the bulbs in a dry, cool location for a successful bloom next year. [DETAILS]

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

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

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

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

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 celebrated

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

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,

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,

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

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 this species of the Sprekelia

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 species of the striking lily

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 other bulb-forming plants in this

The Voodoo lily (Sauromatum) is an interesting plant native to tropical regions, including parts of Africa and Asia. Sauromatum venosum, is known for its unique appearance and the unpleasant odor produced

Anemone coronaria is a plant with many common names, including: Spanish marigold Poppy Anemone Windflower This vibrant, colorful flowering plant belongs to the genus Anemone part of the Ranunculaceae family and native

Caladiums are very attractive tropical perennial plants hailing from South America and Central America. Most Caladiums we see in the United States come from Brazil. These colorful plants are members

The Fire Lily, or the Cyrtanthus brachyscyphus belongs to a group of illustrious bulb plants numbering across different plant species. This Amaryllis family member can be found primarily in South