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Planting crocus for early spring blooms and everlasting hardy flowers for naturalizing. |
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Anemones are a very small bulb which produces daisy-like flowers and are also known as Grecian Windflowers. |
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Camassia, or Wild Hyacinth as it is sometimes called, is native to North America and was at one time an important food staple for Native Americans and settlers in parts of the and grow wild in great numbers emerging early in the spring |
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Daffodils are typically planted in fall ,like most bulbs, daffodils do not enjoy sitting wet in the soil. Therefore, choose a location that is well-drained daffodils should be planted approximately 4-6” apart. |
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Planting Allium or Flowering Onions as they are sometimes called, are found in the same family as onions however allium flowers are fall flower bulbs |
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Dutch Iris are one the most graceful flowers to bloom early in the spring. The flowers range from light blue, yellow, white and shades of purple. Dutch Iris are grown from small bulbs |
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Add an element of fun to your garden this year by planting Fritillaria! These bulbs produce fabulous flowers in a variety of vibrant colors which almost appear as though they are hanging upside down. |
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With enough sweet fragrance of planted hyacinths to fill an entire yard, the Hyacinth bulb is a must for those with a nose for good smelling flowers. |
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Iris are typically planted in fall plant your iris bulbs or rhizomes will depend on the type of iris you are planting. Dutch Iris are typically planted 3-6” apart while those of the Bearded Iris should be planted somewhere between 10” and 15” apart. |
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Muscari are quite small bulbs and therefore can be planted fairly close together. Leave approximately 3-4” between each bulb. Plant the bulbs approximately 2-3” below the soil’s surface |
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Scilla is a group of early spring perennials which has more than 100 species! The bright blue flowers of the Siberian Squill (which is probably the most well know of the 100 in the common house garden) are one of the first to bloom in spring. |
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Perennial Tulips are probably the most well-known spring blooming bulbs, planting tulips add a large spectrum of vibrant, gorgeous colors to your garden a long bloom time, varying heights and shapes including short tulips & tall tulip flowers |
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