Bulbs

Bulbs share one common characteristic: They bloom for one season and then lay dormant for the rest of the year. They can be used to provide a pageant of beauty and color to gardens. Many...

Agapanthus--commonly known as lilies of the Nile--are tall, hardy plants with softball-sized flowers reminiscent of a fireworks burst. They come in many colors, the most common being blue. Native...

Cannas (Canna x generalis) are a variety of lilies that can grow to be 5 feet tall. They have leaves that can grow to be 12 inches wide. Cannas have underground root structures called rhizomes and...

Canna lilies, with tall, showy flower stalks and broad tropical foliage, can be grown from seed. After the first year, they produce clusters of rhizomes, or bulbs. New plants emerge from these...

Lily-of-the-valley are perennial flowering plants that bloom in spring. According to Eileen Powell in "The Gardener's A-Z Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed to Bloom," they can be grown in USDA...

Potting iris plants is a relatively simple process for anyone who has a naturally "green" thumb. Irises come in two variations--land irises and pond/water irises. The second type of irises grow...

Growing iris plants is a relatively simple process for anyone who has a naturally "green" thumb. These flowering plants grow from rhizomes (fat roots, or bulbs). Rhizomes are available at lawn and...

Growing iris plants is a relatively simple process for anyone who has a naturally "green" thumb. These flowering plants grow from rhizomes (fat roots, or bulbs). Rhizomes are available at lawn and...

According to Eileen Powell's "The Gardener's A-Z Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed to Bloom," people who live in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 through 7 must dig up their canna plants and store...

Canna, known scientifically as "cannaceae," are large, showy perennials with bright flowers. They are native to the hottest parts of the Southeastern United States as well as Central and South...

Growing iris plants is a relatively simple process for anyone who has a naturally green thumb. Irises come in two variations: land irises and pond/water irises. Siberian irises fall on the more...

Irises have thick underground stems called rhizomes that are sometimes marketed and sold as "bulbs." Some iris types have bulbs instead of rhizomes. Rhizomes behave similarly to bulbs in that they...

Irises are an attractive addition to any garden or landscape. Their bright flowers come in many colors, including red, blue, yellow, pink and purple. They bloom in early summer and make good cut...

Bearded iris, or Iris Germanica, are stunning, early-summer blooming flowers available in tones from white and pastels to jewel tones and near-black. After blooming, their long, pointed,...

Canna are flowering perennial plants with tall, showy flowers. The easiest way to propagate the plant is to divide its rhizome, or root; however, patient gardeners can also start the plants at...

Irises that grow from rhizomes can be spread by digging up the plant and cutting the rhizomes into halves. Cutting irises may seem bad for the plant, but as long as the rhizomes are large and...

Iris plants are rhizomous and grow from a "bulbous" root, often referred simply as a bulb. As the plant grows, the rhizomes will multiply and grow larger also. In order to keep these plants...

Much like bulbs, the purpose of a rhizome is to act as an energy warehouse for a perennial plant. After the flowering period the iris plant continues to engage in photosynthesis through its leaves...

Unlike their taller cousins, the bearded (or German) irises, Siberian irises stand only 10 to 34 inches tall at maturity. Their foliage is fine and grasslike, and their flowers are compact and...

If you're looking for a larger flower for your garden, consider planting cannas. Cannas are exotic-looking plants with brilliantly colored flowers. The stems can grow upwards to 4 feet tall, above...

There are four types of bulb plants, according to the Gardener's Network: true bulbs, corms, tuberous roots and rhizomes. All are geophytes, whose growth and reproduction point is underground....

Canna lilies are summer-blooming plants that grow from a tuberous root called a rhizome. Cannas come in a wide range of colors and grow from 1 foot to 10 feet tall depending on the variety. While...

If you are looking for a low maintenance plant with large and colorful blooms, look no further than the popular iris. Irises are simple to grow successfully even for the most novice gardener and...

Bulbous perennials are called such because of the growth in the stem used to keep the energy and nutrients needed to grow year after year. Roots grow out from the underside of the bulb while the...

Many people use the term "bulb" to refer to true plant bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tuber roots. Although this is perfectly acceptable in general conversation, there is a difference in each....

Bearded iris is available in dwarf, intermediate and tall varieties and range in size from 3 inches to 4 feet in height. The iris is often referred to as a bulb; however this is not correct...

Anemones are a large family of flowering perennials that grow from underground bulbs, or more accurately, rhizomes.They thrive in full sun and some afternoon shade in the hottest climates and...

Germanica is most commonly known as bearded iris, one of the most popular flowers in home gardens. Germanica is prized for its exotic, brightly-colored blooms that grow on a woody stem from a...

Calla lilies are also known as zantedeschia, arum lilies, trumpet lilies or pig lilies. Whatever they are called, these plants are a beautiful addition to gardens. The plant can grow upwards to 39...

Curcuma is a tropical plant that features flowers, ranging in color from white to burgundy, grown on short stalks amid lush, broad foliage. Even in frost-free zones, curcumas go dormant in the...

A relative of the banana family, the canna lily is considered a tropical plant. It is believed that in earlier days the seeds from this plant were used as buckshot in flintlock-type weapons. This...

The canna lily is a relative of the banana plant. It is a tropical plant that produces beautiful blooms among enormous leaves. The leaves are just as striking as the flowers. Canna lilies grow...

Cannas, also known as canna lilies, are plants that grow striking, vibrantly-colored flowers. The plants grow from rhizomes (which some mistakenly refer to as a "bulb"), which are hard, woody root...

Calla lilies are beautiful flowers that are easy to grow. They grow from rhizomes, fat knobby roots that store energy when the plant goes dormant during the dry season. Wait until the end of the...

Irises are popular garden plants because there is a variety suited to almost every climate. They are a perennial, so once planted they will grow and flower for years to come. They can survive...

There are many varieties of Irises. The smaller ones are beautiful for rock gardens, the larger bearded Irises are stunning in the late spring flower garden. Iris is a name from Greek Mythology,...

Cannas are popular with gardeners for their bright flowers as well as decorative foliage. Natives of Asia and Latin America, cannas come in many varieties and are easily adapted for both ground...

Irises are striking flowers that come in a wide range of colors from blue and purple to bright yellows and reds. They live up to their name, which comes from the Greek word for "rainbow." Grown...

Cannas are tropical plants native to South America and the West Indies. They range in size from dwarf 2 to 3 foot varieties ideal for containers to huge 10-foot plants. Their vibrant blooms...

Calla lilies are a tender perennial that originated in the tropical forests in southern Africa. These bold plants are noted for their glossy green leaves and striking blooms atop a single leafless...

Lilies of the Valley make quite a statement with their white or pink bell-shaped flowers against the bright green leaves. They grow just high enough to make a superior ground cover or border, and...

Japanese iris, or beardless iris, bloom later than their bearded counterparts and the flowers are usually huge, flat in form and ruffled. The Japanese iris is a must for that water garden's edge....