Cold Hardy Plants Zone 1, 2, 3, or 4

Oriental Lily with Bright white blooms with dark pink edges - The best way to get a longer season for lilies is to plant many different types and heights. It’s possible to get 10 weeks of blooms but only if you include varieties of all lily types.  Oriental Lilies are probably the most popular type of lily. The fragrant blooms are a favorite in summer.  They are dependable bloomers year after year as long as you provide fertilizer or rich compost when you plant them, right after they bloom and early spring. The blooms are favorite in cut vases so make sure you plant some extras.  Our The Edge' Oriental Lily will make a great addition to any garden, especially night gardens!  Our bulbs are up to 5” in circumference ( 16-18cm) which makes them some of the biggest available.  USDA Zones 3-9 Mid-Summer flowering  Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, Hummingbirds & Cut Gardens.  32-36" Tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. If not planting in early to mid spring, place them in your refrigerator until ready to plant.  

An oriental lily with 3 colors - white, pink and yellow. Tricolor lilies are crowdpleasers. Their vibrant blooms will be welcomed in any garden he best way to get a longer season for lilies is to plant many different types and heights. It’s possible to get 10 weeks of blooms but only if you include varieties of all lily types.  Oriental Lilies are probably the most popular type of lily. The fragrant blooms are a favorite in summer.  They are dependable bloomers year after year as long as you provide fertilizer or rich compost when you plant them, right after they bloom and early spring. The blooms are favorite in cut vases so make sure you plant some extras.  Our Tri-Color' Oriental Lily will make a great addition to any garden, especially night gardens!  Our bulbs are up to 5” in circumference ( 16-18cm) which makes them some of the biggest available.  USDA Zones 3-9 Mid-Summer flowering  Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, Hummingbirds & Cut Gardens.  42-48" Tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. If not planting in early to mid spring, place them in your refrigerator until ready to plant.  

'White Emperor' Emporer Tulip Bulbs are wonderful additions to your garden.  They provide a bit of whimsy and hold up well against spring rains and storms.  They are longer and narrowing of a tulip.  Our bulbs are close to 5” in circumference ( 12+ cm) which makes them some of the biggest you can purchase and are sourced from Holland. USDA Zones 3 – 8  (In warm climates they bloom if given a chill period of 6 weeks) Early-season flowering (February- April depending on location) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing or Mass Planting 16-18” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6” apart. They will tolerate some shade. Tulips have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring. Our bulbs will ship to you in mid September to mid October.  Look for other great tulips we offer at Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com). 

Tiger Lilies are the easiest of all lilies and probably of all bulbs to care for. They are dependable bloomers year after year. You will be rewarded with dozens of downward facing blooms on each stem. Our 'White Twinkle' Tiger Lily is great in all environments - They are super hardy from Zone 1 and thrive all the way to Zone 9.  Our bulbs are 5” in circumference ( 14-16 cm) which makes them some of the biggest available.  USDA Zones 3-9 Mid-Summer flowering  Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, Hummingbirds & Cut Gardens.  40-60” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential.   Photo Credit: Goat Mountain (Flickr Handle)

Accent Trumpet Daffodils are so much fun! They white and pink blossoms brighten up the garden and look awesome in vases.  Furthermore, nothing eats the bulbs or the flowers so you can plant them anywhere and not have to worry about protecting them from deer or rabbits. Bulb Size 12/14 USDA Zones 3 – 8 Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 16” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun,  6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 6-12" apart. You can plant close to trees since they popup before most trees leaf out.  Shipping starts in September

Anemone Blanda Blue Shades - Grecian Windflower Grecian windflowers will create a carpet of color for you in a short period of time. They are at home in filtered sun and often planted in beds with Daffodils or Tulips. They are very rewarding plants and can be used in borders, rock gardens or natural settings.  USDA Zones 4-7  Mid-Spring flowering  Bloom Duration: 3-6 weeks Cold Hardy Partial Sun  Bloom Color: Purple, Blue hues Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Cut Gardens 4-6” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 2-3" inches deep. Space each bulb 4-6" apart.  Water deeply the first time and then do not water until leaves break the surface. 

Anemone Coronaria 'De Caen Mixture' Anemones are very rewarding in the garden for their long blooming period in Spring. They make excellent cut flowers lasting up to 10 days, for this reason they are hit with florists.  USDA Zones 5-11, zone 4 with some additional mulch, especially with little snow cover Starts in mid-spring when established. The will bloom with 90 days of planting their first year. Bloom Duration: up to 10 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun to Full Shade Bloom Color: Reds, Pinks, Whites, Purples, Blues Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Cut Gardens 10” tall Key Planting Tips Soak the corns so that they almost double in size.  I like to leave the water on a slight trickle to encourage oxygen in the water for 15 minutes or so. Plant in full sun to partial shade, 3" inches deep. Space each bulb 4-6" apart.  Water deeply the first time and then do not water until leaves break the surface.   

'Antoniette' Tulip Bulbs - Pink, cream and yellow flowers mass together for each bulb. Most tulips produce just one blossoms but you will get 3-5 blossom per bulb.  Leaves are similiar to Gregii tulips in that they will have purple mottled foliage.  Our bulbs are close to 5” in circumference ( 12+ cm) which makes them some of the biggest you can purchase and are sourced from Holland. USDA Zones 3 – 8  (In warm climates they bloom if given a chill period of 6 weeks) Mid-season flowering (February- April depending on location) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: Pibk, Yellow and Cream Additional Information Great for Naturalizing or Mass Planting 16” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6” apart. They will tolerate some shade. Tulips have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring. Our bulbs will ship to you in mid September to mid October.  Check out all of our tulip bulb options at  Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Chalice-shaped flowers surrounded by grass-like foliage. Very unique and easy to grow deer-resistant tulip. A must-have for any garden enthusiast! Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. These belong to the botanical or turkestanica class of tulips.  They are known for their darling size, bright colors, long lasting blooms and being virtually deer proof!  Little Beauty Tulip Features:  Beautiful purple blossoms that multiply with every season Deer Resistant  Winter Hardy, USDA Zones 3-9 Planting and Maintenance Information:  Exposure to the full sun will bring out the rich colors that tulips offer. Partial shade will enable a longer blooming period and still offer a colorful addition to any garden. Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade  Planting Depth: 3  Bulbs per Square Foot: 9  Mature Height: 4-6 Inches  Bloom Time: Blooms late spring  Bulb Size: 6/+ cm  Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6” apart. They will tolerate some shade. Tulips have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring. Our bulbs will ship to you in mid September to mid October.  Looking for more tulip options, check all of them out here - Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)  

Pre-orders for fall have started! ‘All Night Long’ Bearded Iris Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results.  Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. 'All Night Long' can appear black and it can have a purple iridescent color as well.  As it matures it takes different hues.  This one deserves to be in every garden to share its brilliance and uniqueness.  USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 36” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October.  Photo Credit: Flickr Handle P C Chang

Pre Orders for Fall Have Started! ‘Batik’ Bearded Iris Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results.  Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. The color will be blue to purple with white. Enjoy watching how it evolves in your garden. Paired with late season red or pink tulips would be an amazing effect. USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 36” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October. . 

Better Together Bearded Iris - The deep purple and almost black bottoms anchor the snowy top of the blossoms. They are a wonderous sight! My picture does not do this Iris justice.  When we get the chance for more pictures this year, we will jump on it!  Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results.  Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 40” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October. 

‘Blackwater’ Bearded Iris - If you love dark colors, then this all black bearded iris will be for you. It is so unusal as it is a rare color in flower blossoms.  These will be gone before I start shipping in September! Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results.  Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 36” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October. . 

Blood Moon Bearded Iris - Deep burgundy surrounds a lunar yellow center, leading to its name. It’s reminiscent of Innocent Star and has very similar charm.  Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results.  Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 38” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October.