Planting and growing you summer bulbs can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a gardener. The primary Summer bulb species used for gardens and landscapes include: true bulbs, corms, tubers, tuberous roots, rhizomes, and enlarged hypocotyls. All are "Geophytes" and collectively they are commonly called "Flower Bulbs." Although each type of specialized food storage organ is morphologically different, their basic function is to serve as an organ for survival of the species.

Traditional summer flowering bulbs - along with selected semi-hardy and tender bulbs that can flower at various times depending on the hardiness, climate zone and growing procedures greatly enhance gardens and landscapes.When they are not highly suitable for garden uses, they may, however, be readily used as container plants. This summer bulb guide provides information on the wide range of summer-flowering bulbs: plant types, flower colors, plant heights and hardiness. Not all summer flower bulbs are suitable for the 10 climate zones that span the U.S. and Canada.

Gardeners should be aware that some flower bulbs, e.g., Dahlias, Gladioli, Lilies and Tuberous Hybrid Begonias are readily available; while others, are not easy to locate and purchase. Regardless of availability, many bulbs have been included on this site in order to provide a comprehensive list. Visit you local nursery for a complete list of readily available summer bulbs.

Some selected uses for these bulbs in the garden and landscape sites are: perennial beds and in combination with ornamental grasses, Hosta, etc., rock gardens, in combination with low-growing ground cover plants such as ivy and junipers, and as underplantings and border plants in combination with shrubs and trees.

Also we are in the process of adding and updating a comprehensive data base of scientific names for all of your favorite summer bulbs.