Spring Planting Specialty Bulbs

Agapanthus Blue (African Lily) (2 per order) $12.99

Agapanthus Blue or African Lily blooms during some of the hottest months. They are great for containers or in the garden border and formal landscapes. An absolute must in southern gardens and is a knock out in containers for northern landscapes. Agapanthus produce numerous blossoms atop wonderful lush foliage. They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 32-36" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms Mid to Late Summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Not bothered by deer, rabbits or other wildlife Key Planting Tips Agapanthus should be planted 2" deep and 6" apart. Wait for the soil to reach 65 degrees Fahrenheit. You can start inside in pots and transplant to the gardens to give them a head start. Water immediately.

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Alocasia Upright Plumbea Nigra, Giant Black Elephant Ear $13.99

Contrast in gardens can be everything and Alocaisa Upright Plumbea Nigra will do that for you. The massive dark leaves will capture your attention and help provide focal points and interest in your gardens. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 32-48" tall USDA Zones 8-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Not bothered by deer, rabbits or other wildlife The picture shown is a similar Alocasia, Nigra Plumbea will be darker in color.

Amaryllis Belladonna (Belladonna Lily), Naked Lady, Surprise Lily, southern climates from $4.99

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 these starting in October and it goes until March or so, sometimes longer if we have them. We get our new stock at the end of September

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Anemone Blanda 'Mixture' Anemone from $4.99 $11.99

Anemone Blanda Mix bulbs feature charming, star-shaped flowers that open in full sun. They are very rewarding in the garden for their long blooming period in the Spring. Colros range from blue, purple, pink and white. Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones Planting and Maintenance Information: Planting Depth: 2-3" (5-7.5cm) Spacing: 1-2" (2.5-5cm) Bloom Duration: 4-6 weeks Anemone Blanda bulbs are very short (4 inches) USDA Zone: 4-8 Characteristics: Full Sun to Full Shade Well drained and cut flowers Deer, Rabbit, and Rodent resistant Warm climate Indoor Forcing Multi-color Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Containers, or Cut Gardens

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Anemone Blanda Blue Shades - Grecian Windflower $8.99

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.

Anemone Coronaria 'De Caen Mixture' from $8.99 $11.99

Anemone Coronaria 'De Caen Mixture' - An heirloom from 1700, this one is sure to please. Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones 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. Hardiness is USDA Zones 6-10, but it is recommended to plant in the fall for zones 7-10 and in early spring for colder zones. Zones 4 and 5 have success if heavily mulched for winter. 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.

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Anemone Coronaria 'Duet', Red and White Anemone from $12.99

Anemone Coronaria 'Duet' - An amazing color combination that is sure to have your heart singing! Anemones range in hardiness depending on the type. This one is hardy for zones 7-10 while everyone else will have to plant it in the early spring as soon as the ground is workable and chances of refreezing are minimal. Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones 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 7-10, All other zones can vary depending on the winter or they can be lifted. 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: Red and White 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.

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Anemone Coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' Blue Anemone from $12.99

Anemone Coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' -Who does not love the blue hues of flowers! Anemones range in hardiness depending on the type. This one is hardy for zones 7-10 while everyone else will have to plant it in the early spring as soon as the ground is workable and chances of refreezing are minimal. Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones 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 7-10, All other zones can vary depending on the winter or they can be lifted. 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: Blue 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.

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Anemone Coronaria 'St. Brigid Mix', Double Anemone from $12.99

Anemone Coronaria 'St. Brigid Mix' - An absolute treasure - double anemones and super easy to grow. In fact for those that love ranunculus but cann ot stand the fuss, this may be the flower for you. This one is hardy for zones 7-10 while everyone else will have to plant it in the early spring as soon as the ground is workable and chances of refreezing are minimal. Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones 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 7-10, All other zones can vary depending on the winter or they can be lifted. 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: Pink, Red, White, Blue, Lavender 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.

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Babiana Stricta Mix $9.99

Babiana Stricata is a wonderful warm loving plant. It will bloom every spring once established for about 4 weeks. It can also be raised in containers in northern areas - ideal for those that love to have something different and unique. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 12" tall USDA Zones 8-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms Spring Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Rock Gardens and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Babiana should be planted 2" deep and 6-10" apart and in a space that is well-draining. Water during the growing season only.

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Blazingstar, Dense Blazingstar, Gayfeather Liatris Spicata

Blazingstar, Dense Blazingstar, Gayfeather Liatris Spicata from $3.00

A U.S. native that resides from the Mississippi eastwards to the Atlantic Liatris Spicata goes by Marsh Blazingstar as it prefers wet or rich garden soils. This is the most commonly seen native in gardens as its dense flowers and rich in nector and pollen. We offer it in seed year round or corms in the spring. Corms will allow you to see flowers the first year while seed will take 2-3 years to flower. Blazing Star or Liatris Spicata will bloom all summer, provide food for butterflies, perform great in dry conditions, and naturalize well in sunny to partial sunny areas. The blooms are great in arrangements and the plant is ignored by rodents, rabbits, and deer. This plant will work hard for you without having to work hard for it. A must have in every garden. Blazing star is a family of natives that you will find in a large area of the U.S prairies, meadows, forest edges and grasslands. The species 'Spicata' is a great nectar and pollen source. USDA Zones 4-9 Mid-Summer flowering Bloom Duration: All Summer Cold Hardy Full Sun (some partial sun is ok) Bloom Color: Purple Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Cut Gardens 29-36” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 2-3" inches deep with the roots pointing down (sometimes you have to look carefully to find them). Space each bulb 12" apart and plant in the drier parts of your garden. Instructions: Germination is increased by a 30- day cold treatment in slightly damp paper towels in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Seed can also be directly sown into a prepared seedbed in fall, or in early- to mid-spring. Requires a rich loam, clay, or slightly moist sandy soil. Alternatively Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before planting out or direct sow after treating the seeds or in early spring or late fall Germination: 20-25 Days Plant Outdoors: 2-3' Apart Light: Full Sun

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Cape Lily Album (Crinum powellii Album), 1 Jumbo Bulb $14.99

Cape Lily Album blooms from mid to late summer. Their bright blooms brighten up shady areas. They are not bothered by wildlife. They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. 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 Deer and rodent resistant Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Crinum should be planted 6-8" and space 6-10" apart. Water after planting.

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Cape Lily Rosea (Crinum powellii Rosea), 1 Jumbo Bulb $12.99 $14.99

Cape Lily Album blooms from mid to late summer. The endless pink blooms brighten attract butterflies and hummingbirds. They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. 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 Deer and rodent resistant Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Crinum should be planted 6-8" and space 6-10" apart. Water after planting.

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Crocosmia Emily McKenzie (Montbretia) $8.99

Pre-Order for Spring 2024! Crocosmia Emily McKenzie (Montbretia) provides an abundance of blooms on graceful but tough branches with minimal effort. Hummingbirds love the blossoms. They are not bothered by deer and other wildlife. They are hardy to USDA Zones 6-9 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 20-23" tall USDA Zones 6-9 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Deer and rodent resistant Key Planting Tips Crinum should be planted 3" and space 6-8" apart. Water after planting. Shipping Information This ships in the spring, typically mid to late March.

Freesia Double Blue (20 bulbs) $9.99

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.

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Freesia Double Mixture from $8.99

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.

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Freesia Double Pink (20 bulbs) $8.99

We are allowing pre-orders for our customers who are in the south and like to plant them for early spring bloomsFreesia Double Pink 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.

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Freesia Double Red (20 bulbs) $8.99

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.

Freesia Double White (20 bulbs) $8.99

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.

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Freesia Double Yellow (20 bulbs) $8.99

We are allowing pre-orders for our customers who are in the south and like to plant them for early spring bloomsFreesia Double Yellow 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.

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