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Scientific Name
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Common Name | Geophyte | Color | Planting Season | Planting Depth (inches/cm) | Flowering Season | Height (inches/cm) |
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Achimenes
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Magic Flower, Orchid Pansy, Widow's Tears, Nut-Orchid | Scaly rhizome | Blue, Peach, Pink, Red, Orange, White, Purple, Yellow | Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 12-18 /30-45 |
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Acidanthera bicolor
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Abyssinian, Gladiolus, Sword Lily | Corm | White with maroon center | Spring | 5/12.5 | Summer | 24-36 /60-90 |
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Agapanthus
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Lily of the Nile, African lily | Fleshy rhizome | Blue, Pink, White | Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 12-60 /30-150 |
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Albuca
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Sentry-Boxes, Soldier-in-the- Box | Bulb | Yellow or White with green or red stripes | Fall /Spring | 8/20 | Summer | 24-36 /60-90 |
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Allium
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Ornamental onions | Bulb | Red, White, Purple | Fall | Cover 5-8 /12.5-20 | Late Spring /Early Summer | 12-48 /30-120 |
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Alstroemeria
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Peruvian lily, Lily-of-the-Inc as | Tuberous roots | Orange, Pink, Rose, Purple, Red, Yellow, White | Spring | 8/20 | Late Spring/ Early Summer | 12-48 /30-120 |
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Amaryllis belladonna
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Naked lady, Belladonna Lily | Bulb | Pink, Rose, Red | Early Summer | Even with soil | Summer | 24-36 /60-90 |
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Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)
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Dutch Amaryllis | Bulb | Orange, Red, Rose, Pink, White, Bicolored | Fall /Spring | 8/20 | Late Spring /Early Summer | 24-36/60-90 |
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Anemone coronaria St. Brigid de Caen
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Windflower | Tuber | Blue, Pink, Red, White | Fall /Spring | Cover 3/7.5 | Late Spring /Summer | 12-15 /30-40 |
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Anthericum liliago
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St. Bernard's Lily | Tuberous roots | White | Fall | 6/15 | Early Summer | 24/60 |
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Antholyza
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Aunt Eliza Rat's Rail | Corm | Red | Fall | 6/15 | Spring | 24/60 |
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Babiana
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Baboon Flower, Blue Freesias | Corm | Blue | Fall | 5/12.5 | Late Spring /Early Summer | 8-18 /20-45 |
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Begonia (Tuberous Hybrids)
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Belgian Begonias, Tuberous Begonias | Enlarged hypocotyl | Red, Yellow, White, Pink, Bicolors | Spring | Cover 2/5 | Summer /Fall | 12-18 /30-45 |
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Belamcanda chinensis
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Blackberry Lily, Leopard Flower | Rhizome | Orange, Red, Spots | Spring | 5/12.5 | Summer | 30-36 /75-90 |
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Bessera
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Coral Drops | Corm | Red, Purple | Spring | Cover 4/10 | Summer | 24/60 |
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Bletilla striata
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Chinese Ground Orchid | Tuberous rhizome | Purple, White | Fall /Spring | 5/12.5 | Late Spring | 12-24 /30-60 |
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Bloomeria
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Golden Stars | Corm | Yellow | Fall /Spring | Cover 3/7.5 | Late Spring /Early Summer | 12-18 /30/45 |
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Brodiaea (Triteleia)
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Starflower, Wild Hyacinth, Grass Nut | Corm | Blue | Fall | 5/12.5 | Early Summer | 12-20/30-45 |
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Caladium
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Elephant's Ear, Angel Wings | Tuber | Grown for leaf colors: Pink, White, Green | Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 6-24 /15-60 |
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Calochortus
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Butterfly Tulip, Mariposa Lily, Globe Tulip, Star Tulip | Bulb | Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple | Fall | 5/15 | Early Summer | 6-24 /15-60 |
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Camassia
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Quamash, Wild Hyacinth, Camas | Bulb | Blue, Purple | Fall | 8/15 | Late Spring | 24-36 /60-90 |
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Canna
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Indian Shot, Arrowroot | Rhizome | Rose, Pink, Red, Yellow, Orange, Salmon, Bicolored | Spring | Cover 4/10 | Summer | 24-84 /60-210 |
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Cardiocrinum
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Giant Lily, Easter Lily | Bulb | White | Fall /Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 36-72 /90-180 |
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Chasmanthe
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Pennants | Corm | Orange, Yellow | Fall /Spring | 5/12.5 | Summer | 48-60 /120-150 |
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Chlidanthus fragrans
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Perfumed Fairy Lily, Delicate Lily | Bulb | Yellow | Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 10-12 /22-30 |
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Clivia
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Kaffir Lily, Boslelie, Bush Lily | Fleshy roots | Orange, Yellow | Late Spring /Early Summer | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 18-24 /45-60 |
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Colchicum autumnale
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Autumn Crocus, Wonder Bulb, Mysteria | Corm | Pink, White | Summer | 5/12.5 | Fall | 4-12 /10-30 |
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Colocasia
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Elephant's Ear, Taro, Dasheen | Tuber | Grown for green leaves | Spring | Cover 4/10 | Summer | 36-84/90-210 |
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x Crinodonna
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A hybrid - Crinum x A. belladonna | Bulb | Pink | Fall /Spring | 8/20 | Summer | 30/90 |
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Crinum
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Cape Lily, Spider Lily, Swamp Lily | Bulb | Pink, White, Bicolored | Fall /Spring | 8/24 | Summer | 24-48 /60-120 |
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Crocosmia (Montbretia)
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Coppertip, Falling Stars | Corm | Orange, Red, Yellow | Spring | 5/12.5 | Late Summer | 34-36 /60-90 |
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Crocus (Autumn Species)
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Fall Crocus | Corm | Purple, White | Summer | 5/12.5 | Fall | 4-6 /10-15 |
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Curcuma
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Turmeric | Tuberous roots | Pink | Spring | Cover 4/10 | Summer | 18-24 /45-60 |
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Curtonus
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Pleated Leaves | Corm | Orange-Red | Spring | Cover 4/10 | Summer | 36-48 /90-120 |
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Cyclamen
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Snowbread, Persian Violet, Alpine Violet | Enlarged hypocotyl | Pink, Purple, White | Fall | 5/12.5 | Fall/Late Spring | 6-14 /15-35 |
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Cyrtanthus
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Fire Lily | Bulb | Orange, Pink, Red, White | Fall /Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer /Fall | 12-18 /30-45 |
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Dahlia
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Dahlias | Tuberous roots | Most colors | Spring | Cover 3/7.5 | Summer /Fall | 12-96 /30-240 |
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Dietes
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Fortnight Lily, African Iris | Rhizome | White, Yellow | Summer | Cover 1/2.5 | Spring | 36/90 |
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Eremurus
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Foxtail Lily, Desert Candle | Tuberous roots | Pink, Orange, Salmon, White, Yellow | Fall | 6/15 | Summer | 36-72 /90-180 |
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Eucharis
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Amazon Lily | Bulb | White | Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 24/60 |
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Eucomis
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Pineapple Lily, King's Flower | Bulb | Green, Purple, White | Spring | 8/20 | Summer | 12-24 /30-60 |
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Eucrosia
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-- | Bulb | Orange | Spring | 8/20 | Late Spring | . |
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Freesia
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Freesias | Corm | Blue, Pink, Red, White, Yellow | Spring in the South, Fall in the North | 5/12.5 | Summer in the South, Spring in the North | 12-18 /30-45 |
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Galtonia
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Cape Hyacinth, Summer Hyacinth, Spire Lily | Bulb | White | Spring | 6/15 | Summer | 36-48 /90-120 |
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Gladiolus
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Glads, Sword Lilies | Corm | Most Colors | Spring | 5/12.5 | Spring /Summer | 24-48 /50-100 |
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Gloriosa
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Glory Flower, Climbing Lily, Flame Lily | Tuber | Red | Spring | Cover 2/5 | Summer | Climbing vine |
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Habranthus
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Rain Lily | Bulb | Copper, Red, Pink, Rose | Spring | Cover 3/7.5 | Summer | 6-12 /15-30 |
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Haemanthus (Scadoxus)
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Blood Lily, Red-Cape-Lily, Catherine Wheel, Paint Brush | Bulb | Red | Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 12-16 /30-40 |
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Hemerocallis
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Day Lily | Tuberous roots | Most colors | Spring or Fall | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 12-36 /30-90 |
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Hippeastrum (Amaryllis)
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Dutch Amaryllis | Bulb | Orange, Red, Rose, Pink, White, Bicolored | Fall /Spring | 8/20 | Late Spring /Early Summer | 24-36 /60-90 |
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Homeria
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Cape Tulip | Corm | Orange, Yellow | Spring | Cover 2/5 | Summer | 20/50 |
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Hymenocallis
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Spider Lily, Ismene, Peruvian Daffodil | Bulb | Cream, White, Yellow | Spring | 5/12.5 | Summer | 12-24/30-60 |
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Incarvillea delavyi
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Hardy Gloxinia | Tuberous roots | Pink | Spring | Cover 3/7.5 | Summer | 24/50 |
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Iris
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Rhizomatous Iris, Bearded Iris | Rhizome | Most colors | Spring or Fall | Even/Soil | Summer | 4-48 /5-120 |
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Ixia
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African Corn-Lily | Corm | Pink, Red, Purple, Yellow, White | Fall in South; Spring in the North | 5/15 | Spring in South; Summer in the North | 12-18 /30-45 |
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Kniphofia
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Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily | Enlarged rhizome | Orange, Red, Yellow | Spring | Cover 4/10 | Early summer | 18-36 /45-90 |
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Lapeirousia
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Painted Petals, Pink Bermudiana | Corm | Pink, Red | Fall | Cover 2/5 | Early summer | 6-18 /15-45 |
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Leucojum autumnale
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Autumn Snowflake | Bulb | White tipped Green | Spring | 5/12.5 | Fall | 6-12 /15-30 |
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Liatris
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Blazing Stars, Gay Feather, Snakeroot | Corm | Blue, White | Spring or Fall | 5/12.5 | Summer | 12-48 /30-120 |
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Lilium
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Lilies | Bulb | Most colors | Fall or spring | 8/20 | Summer | 12-72 /30-180 |
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Lycoris aurea, L. radiata, L. squamigera
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Spider Lily, Resurrection Lily, Magic Lily, Naked Lily | Bulb | Yellow, Pink, Red, Rose | Spring | 8/20 | Fall | 12-38 /30-60 16/38 16/38 |
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Mill
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Mexican Star, Starlikes | Corm | White/Green | Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 10-16 /25-40 |
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Montbretia (Croscosmia)
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Coppertip, Falling Star | Corm | Orange, Red, Yellow | Spring | 5/12.5 | Late summer | 24-36/60-90 |
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Moraea
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Peacock Flower | Corm | Blue, White, Yellow | Early Spring | 4/10 | Summer | 4-48 /10-120 |
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Nerine
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Guernsey Lily | Bulb | Pink, Red, White | Fall | Cover 2/5 | Late summer | 14-36 /35-90 |
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Nomocharis
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-- | Bulb | Pink, Rose, White | Fall | 6/15 | Summer | 12-36 /30-90 |
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Ornithogalum (Tender species)
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Star of Bethlehem | Bulb | White/Green | Fall /Spring | Cover 4/10 | Summer | 10-16 /25-40 |
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Oxalis (Tender species)
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Wood-Sorrel | Tuber or bulb | Pink, White | Fall /Spring | Cover 2/5 | Summer | 14-12 /10-30 |
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Polianthes
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Tuberose, Polyanthus Lily | Bulb | White | Spring | Cover 4/10 | Summer | 18-48 /45-120 |
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Ranunculus
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Persian Buttercup | Tuberous roots | Most colors | Fall /Spring | Cover 3/7.5 | Spring to Summer | 2-24 /30-60 |
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Rhodohypoxis
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Red Star | Corm | Red, Pink, White | Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 4/10 |
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Sandersonia aurantiaca
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Christmas Bells | Tuber | Yellow | Spring | Cover 3/7.5 | Summer | 20-35 /50-70 |
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Scadoxus
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Torch Lily, Paint Brush, Shaving Brush | Bulb | Red | Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 12-16 /30-40 |
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Schizostylis
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Kaffir Lily, Crimson Flag | Rhizome | Pink, Red | Spring | 2/5 | Fall | 18-28 /45-70 |
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Sparaxis
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Harlequin Flower, Wandflower | Corm | Salmon-Orange, White, Yellow, Red, Purple | Fall or Spring | 5/12.5 | Spring, Summer | 12-18/30-45 |
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Sprekelia
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Aztec Lily, Jacobean Lily | Bulb | Red | Spring | Cover 2/5 | Summer | 12-16 /30-40 |
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Sternbergia lutea
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Winter Daffodil, Fall Daffodil | Bulb | Yellow | Summer | 5/12.5 | Fall | 6-8 /15-20 |
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Tigridia
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Tiger or Mexican Shell Flowers | Bulb | Pink, Red, White, Yellow | Spring | 4/10 | Summer | 18-24 /45-60 |
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Triteleia (Brodiaea) laxa
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Starflower, Wild Hyacinth, Grass Nut | Corm | Blue | Fall | 5/12.5 | Early Summer | 12-20 /30-45 |
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Tritonia
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Blazing Star | Corm | Red, Yellow | Fall /Spring | 4/10 | Late Spring, Summer | 24/60 |
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Tulbaghia violacea
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Society Garlic, Sweet Garlic, Pink Agapanthus | Tuberous Roots | Pink | Fall /Spring | Cover 2/5 | Summer | 12-16 /30-40 |
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Vallota
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Scarborough Lily, George Lily | Bulb | Pink, Red | Spring | Cover 2/5 | Summer | 14-24 /35-60 |
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Veltheimia
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Cape Lily, Red Hot Poker | Bulb | Pink | Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Summer | 16-24 /40-60 |
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Watsonia
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Bugle Lily | Corm | Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow | Fall | Cover 3/7.5 | Early summer | 36-48 /90-120 |
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Zantedeschia
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Calla Lily | Tuber, Rhizome | Pink, Red, Purple, White, Yellow | Fall /Spring | Cover 2/5 | Late Spring, Early summer | 12-24 /30-60 |
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Zephyranthes
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Zephyr Lily, Fairy Lily, Rain Lily | Bulb | Pink, White | Fall /Spring | Cover 1/2.5 | Late summer | 6-12/15-30 |