Plant Profile: Netted Iris (Iris reticulata)
Karen This iris, native to the area of the Caucausus makes its appearance early, about the time that the snow drops, glory-of-the-snow and early crocuses bloom. One of my favorite early…
What is a Bulb?
When spring arrives bulbs like tulips and narcissus come up and bloom everywhere. As summer approaches you watch for bulbs like gladiolas and lilies. And in autumn you might see…
Plant Profile: Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)
The bright yellow flowers of Winter Aconite stand out against the bare soil or the winter snow in late winter to early spring, a great reminder that spring really is…
Crossword Puzzle 2: Names of Spring Bulbs
admin This crossword puzzle tests your knowledge about Spring flowering bulbs. All the answers are common names of bulbs. To complete the puzzle click on one of the Across or Down…
Plant Profile: Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)
Native to the woodlands of much of Europe, other than Great Britain and northern Europe, this early blooming bulb is a member of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae, that also includes…
Plant Profile: Star of Persia (Allium albopilosum syn. A. christophii)
Five large amethyst-violet spheres with silver highlights are emerging from the soil in my garden like space ships. Ah…it is Allium albopilosum time. These beautiful globes held on their 24”…
Plant Profile: Candlestick Tulip (Tulipa clusiana ‘Lady Jane’)
Good varieties of Tulip clusiana are described and cultivation information is presented with emphasis on 'Lady Jane'
Plant Profile: Persian Buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus)
Persian buttercups, unlike their country cousins, have gorgeous, large, full flowers consisting of many crepe paper like petals. They are excellent cut flowers or container plants.