spring flowering bulbs
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Spring Flowering Bulbs
AmaryllisA bulb produces one or two leafless stems 30–60 cm tall, each of which bears a cluster of 2 to 12 funnel-shaped flowers at their tops.
Asiciatic LilySingle, large flower grown from a bulb.Colors range from white, yellow, pink and orange. Prominent reproductive structures.
CrocusesGrown from corms.Grow 6inches tallFlower in March
DaffodilsGrown from bulbsAnother name is NarcissusCenter tube surrounded by petals.
IrisesGrown from rhizomes.Flowers look like flags.
Hyacinths
Grown from bulbs.Single cluster of spike flowers.
Calla lily
Grown from a bulbUsed in weddings
Oriental Lily
Grown from bulbs.Flower is larger than the asiatic lily.Prominent reproductive structures.
DahliaGrown from a tuberLarge single flower or multiple flower
Tulip
Grown from bulbs.Solid or variegated flower color.Most popular of all the spring bulbs.
Allium
Grown from a bulb.Flower forms an umbel on end of stem.Member of the onion family
CannasGrown from rhizomesCluster of spikes on a flower stem