Photos by Mikki Platt
Tulips (Tulipa spp.)
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring, depending on the variety.
Care Needs: Plant in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Tulips prefer cold winters and may naturalize in the right conditions but often need to be replanted yearly for the best display.
Daffodils (Narcissus spp.)
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring.
Care Needs: These hardy bulbs thrive in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Once planted, they are low-maintenance and often return year after year, even multiplying over time.
Crocuses (Crocus spp.
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring.
Care Needs: Crocuses do well in sunny locations and well-drained soil. They are perfect for naturalizing in lawns or garden beds and require little maintenance once established.
Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis)
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring.
Care Needs: These fragrant flowers prefer full sun to partial shade and moderately moist, well-drained soil. They can be planted in containers or garden beds, but blooms may weaken over
time unless bulbs are refreshed.
Alliums (Allium spp.)
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer.
Care Needs: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. These tall, striking blooms are drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making them perfect for low-maintenance landscapes.
Grape Hyacinths (Muscari spp.)
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring.
Care Needs: These tiny, clustered blooms thrive in full sun to partial shade. They naturalize easily, creating colorful drifts, and require minimal care once established.
Fritillaries (Fritillaria spp.)
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring.
Care Needs: These unique, bell-shaped flowers prefer well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. They often benefit from slightly acidic soil and good air circulation to prevent rot.
Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.)
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring.
Care Needs: Plant in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. These delicate, white blooms are among the first to appear and require little maintenance once established.
