Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
You have the benefit of a climate moderated by the Great Lakes. However, you can experience fairly extreme climate changes and often heavy winds. Choosing shorter, sturdier cultivars that stand up better to the windy conditions may be appropriate, depending on local conditions. Later blooming cultivars may be less affected by late freezes but their flowers may not last as long if hot spells hit in late spring.
Optimum Planting Time: September 15th — November 15th
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5, 6, 7
General Instructions
Special Note
Deer can be a major problem with edible tulips and lilies. Cornell University trials of products such as Deer Off, which must be applied at emergence and until bloom, have had some success.
Plant Type | Bulbs |
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Season of Interest | Spring |
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Top picture is courtesy of Peter Wiezoreck
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