General Bulb Information Archives

If you have ever been to Disney World in Orlando, and love plants you’ve enjoyed the colors, textures and designs. They claim it is “magical.” Several times per year I

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

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 plant is native to the Eastern Cape Province of

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 Tiger lily (Lilium lancifolium) is a lovely plant for sprucing up any flower garden or home.  They have bright orange flowers with curved black speckled or spotted petals that point

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 Peruvian Daffodil

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 the 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 six

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

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

Bulbs have been popular for centuries. No longer are they used to fill flower beds. Today many are planted in containers. Lots of spring colors and easy care make bulbs

For some color, texture, height, and drama, look at adding some summer bulbs to your garden. Some can go in the ground, and others need to be lifted and stored

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