Fall Planted Specialty

Amaryllis Belladonna thrive in the heat and don't mind humidity. They are great for containers or in your garden beds.  They are carefree and take very little care. They bloom in the heat of summer and then will shoot up leaves. For this reason we bring in the largest bulbs we can find and they should be planted right away.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  We offer these for sale in Spring, Fall, and Winter. The latest harvest arrives 9/15 or so. Characteristics 24-36" tall  USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms all summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Not bothered by deer, rabbits or other wildlife Key Planting Tips Belladonna should be planted just under the soil line and space 6-10" wide. Water after planting.   Shipping Information We will ship this year round as long as they are in stock.

Anemone Blanda Blue Shades - Grecian Windflower.  Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones 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.   

Aurea Lycoris Spider Lily Lycoris or Surprise Lilies as they are affectionately called are so much fun in the garden. The leaves pop up, the leaves die and sometime later, lilies start popping up and you have blooms before you know it.  They bloom in late summer and the yellow color is a wonderful addition to the garden. Characteristics 18-28"  tall USDA Zones 7-10 (Hardy in these zones, some folks have success all the way to Zones 5 for Lycoris).   Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Full Sun or Partial Shade Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant  Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays.  Shipping  We have these arrive in fall and will start shipping in September.   

Camassia arrives every fall and we take pre-orders starting in March.  It provides a native naturalized patch and is much easier to establish form bulb form vs native.  Description: Grass-like foliage and sturdy stems support a unique multi-petaled flower. Camassias are easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Planting and Maintenance Information:  North American Native plant that creates a stunning display in the garden when planted in groups with pale late flowering tulips. Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade  Planting Depth: 3  Bulbs per Square Foot: 9  Mature Height: 12-14 inches  Bloom Time: Blooms mid spring  Bulb Size: 6/+ cm  USDA Zones: 3-9    Camas Lily Features:  Deer Resistant  Container Plant  Winter Hardy  Cut Flower   Ships in September 

Snowdrops help herald the return of Spring. They are very persistent and even a late snowfall will not that stop them. Often paired with crocuses. They have a slight fragrance so plant them by your walkways.  They also can be used for arrangements. After a long winter, it is nice to pick a bouquet from your own backyard.  'Flore Pleno' is a double snowdrop and was introduced around 1874 and are practically deer and rodent proof.  Plant them around crocuses, tulips or other bulbs and flowers that the deer, rabbits, chipmunks and other critters like to munch on.  Just like crocuses, they don’t even need a flowerbed as they will be long gone when it is time to mow your lawn.  A natural technique is to take a few bulbs and just toss them in front of you – then plant where they land! USDA Zones 3 – 8 Late Winter to Early Spring Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy Prefers Partial Shade  Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 5” tall Key Planting Tips Simply plant 3” deep.  You can plant tulips or daffodils under crocuses for a layering effect. Unlike other bulbs that can wait a little to be planted, plant Snowdrops right away once you get them. 

We are allowing pre-orders for our customers who are in the south and like to plant them for early spring blooms . Freesia Double Blue Beautiful blooms adorn each plant.  They bloom at a wonderful time when other plants are not at their peak.  Freesias are very easy to plant and care for.  We provide some of the largest bulbs in the industry which means bigger blooms for you.  Bloom times differ depending if you are in Zones 9-11 or 3-8.   Freesias are a tropical plant that are hardy in USDA Zones 9-11 and grown as annuals in the rest of the United States. In the zones they are hardy (9-11) you get blooms in the cooler months and they go dormant in the hotter months.  They need around 110 days to bloom from planting, so if you are in Zones 3 & 4, you will need to start in pots for the best success, much like cannas. Characteristics 12-18" tall USDA Zones 9-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Bloom Duration: 2-4 weeks Full Sun or Partial Shade Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant  Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators We ship Freesias all year. We recevie our stock typically in the fall but keep them chilled.  Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays.   

  We are allowing pre-orders for our customers who are in the south and like to plant them for early spring blooms. Typically we run out in January of the fall harvested ones and then switch to pre-orders for the year. We will ship them in late September. Freesias take about 90-100 days to bloom.  Beautiful blooms adorn each plant.  They bloom at a wonderful time when other plants are not at their peak.  Freesias are very easy to plant and care for.  We provide some of the largest bulbs in the industry which means bigger blooms for you.  Bloom times differ depending if you are in Zones 9-11 or 3-8.   Freesias are a tropical plant that are hardy in USDA Zones 9-11 and grown as annuals in the rest of the United States. In the zones they are hardy (9-11) you get blooms in the cooler months and they go dormant in the hotter months.  They need around 110 days to bloom from planting, so if you are in Zones 3 & 4, you will need to start in pots for the best success, much like cannas. Characteristics 12-18" tall USDA Zones 9-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Bloom Duration: 2-4 weeks Full Sun or Partial Shade Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant  Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators We ship Freesias all year. We recevie our stock typically in the fall but keep them chilled.  Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays.   

We are allowing pre-orders for our customers who are in the south and like to plant them for early spring bloomsFreesia Double Red Beautiful blooms adorn each plant.  They bloom at a wonderful time when other plants are not at their peak.  Freesias are very easy to plant and care for.  We provide some of the largest bulbs in the industry which means bigger blooms for you.  Bloom times differ depending if you are in Zones 9-11 or 3-8.   Freesias are a tropical plant that are hardy in USDA Zones 9-11 and grown as annuals in the rest of the United States. In the zones they are hardy (9-11) you get blooms in the cooler months and they go dormant in the hotter months.  They need around 110 days to bloom from planting, so if you are in Zones 3 & 4, you will need to start in pots for the best success, much like cannas. Characteristics 12-18" tall USDA Zones 9-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Bloom Duration: 2-4 weeks Full Sun or Partial Shade Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant  Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators We ship Freesias all year. We recevie our stock typically in the fall but keep them chilled.  Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays.   

We are allowing pre-orders for our customers who are in the south and like to plant them for early spring bloomsFreesia Double White Beautiful blooms adorn each plant.  They bloom at a wonderful time when other plants are not at their peak.  Freesias are very easy to plant and care for.  We provide some of the largest bulbs in the industry which means bigger blooms for you.  Bloom times differ depending if you are in Zones 9-11 or 3-8.   Freesias are a tropical plant that are hardy in USDA Zones 9-11 and grown as annuals in the rest of the United States. In the zones they are hardy (9-11) you get blooms in the cooler months and they go dormant in the hotter months.  They need around 110 days to bloom from planting, so if you are in Zones 3 & 4, you will need to start in pots for the best success, much like cannas. Characteristics 12-18" tall USDA Zones 9-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Bloom Duration: 2-4 weeks Full Sun or Partial Shade Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant  Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators We ship Freesias all year. We recevie our stock typically in the fall but keep them chilled.  Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays.   

Glory of the Snow are a welcomed sight after a long winter.  Blue Giant is part of the Chionodoxa forbesii family and is named after James Forbe, an English botanist in the 19th Century. This flower is larger, and blooms longer than other Glory of the Snow varities.   Plant them around crocuses, tulips or other bulbs and flowers that the deer, rabbits, chipmunks and other critters like to munch on as they are critter proof.  Pair them with Fritillaria Meleagris, crocuses, or snowdrops.  USDA Zones 3 – 8 Late Winter to Early Spring Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun  Bloom Color: Blue  We ship them starting in September  Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 4” tall Key Planting Tips Simply plant 4” deep or double the height of the bulb.  You can plant tulips or daffodils under crocuses for a layering effect. Provide a low nitrogen fertilizer when they come up in spring or make sure you add compost in the fall when you plant them to feed them with what they need to look fabulous in your landscape. 

Glory of the Snow are a welcomed sight after a long winter. They have been wowing gardeners since 1878.  Luciliae is part of the Chionodoxa luciliae family and is named after Lucile, the wife of Swiss Botanist Pierre Edward Bossier. It is also known as Lucile's Glory of the Snow or Bossier's Glory of the Snow.  Plant them around crocuses, tulips or other bulbs and flowers that the deer, rabbits, chipmunks and other critters like to munch on as they are critter proof.  Pair them with Fritillaria Meleagris, crocuses, or snowdrops.  USDA Zones 3 – 8 Late Winter to Early Spring Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun  Bloom Color: Blue  We ship them starting in September  Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 4” tall Key Planting Tips Simply plant 4” deep or double the height of the bulb.  You can plant tulips or daffodils under crocuses for a layering effect. Provide a low nitrogen fertilizer when they come up in spring or make sure you add compost in the fall when you plant them to feed them with what they need to look fabulous in your landscape. 

English bluebells provide blooms in shay gardens. If you have shadier conditions in your gardens, this is a wonderful choice. It is happiest under trees with part to full shade conditions.  Planting and Maintenance Information:  Plant in small groups in a meadow or in masses. Allow leaves to die down naturally and the flowers will come back year after year. Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade  Planting Depth: 3 Bulbs per Square Foot: 12 Mature Height: 8-12 Inches Bloom Time: Blooms late spring Bulb Size: 6/+ cm USDA Zone: 2-10 English Bluebells Features:  Deer Resistant Winter Hardy Fragrant