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Dahlia

The roots of Dahlias are not bulbs but tubers.  I have tried growing them from tubers for many times but have not been successful.  It must be something to do with not enough sun, water and space.   This cactus dahlia (pointed petal type) did not grow high but managed to …

Bird of Paradise

Scientific name: Strelitzia Reginae It is a rhizome (horizontal underground plant stem).

Canna

Scientific name: Canna Indica var. Phaison Cultivar: Tropicanna Striking leaf colors are tropical. It is a rhizome (horizontal underground plant stem). Scientific name: Canna …

Lilies

Scientific name: Lilium Cultivar: Sterling Star   Scientific name: Lilium Cultivar: Black Eye

Calla Lilies

Calla lily comes back every year and blooms during early summer.  The while one is most commonly seen in gardens and wild.  …

Beard Iris

Scientific name: Iris germanica Cultivar: Michigan Pride It is a rhizome (horizontal underground plant stem).

Hyacinths

Scientific name: Hyacinthus Cultivars: China Pink (light pink) and Woodstock (dark pink)