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Old 17-05-2012, 05:24 PM posted to rec.gardens
Jeff Layman[_2_] Jeff Layman[_2_] is offline
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Default Zone 5 over winter bulbs

On 17/05/2012 16:57, Priscilla H. Ballou wrote:
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wrote:

I want some summer blooming bulbs -- non invasive that doesn't have to be dug
up for winter.

Used to have some orange lillies that I liked but can't remember the name
(they weren't daylillies)

Don't want tulips, etc -- no spring blooming but something or a variety of
summer blooming bulbs for zone 5 Indiana. Any suggestions?

Maybe 2 or 3 varieties that would go well together in a single partly sunny
area?


Look into the Asiatic lilies. They come in a variety of heights and
colors. They don't bloom all summer, but they make a nice show for a
few weeks.

Priscilla


Assuming that the area the OP is in does not have a resident population
of lily beetle...

If the area does have this nasty pest, I doubt they'll last a few days,
let alone weeks!

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Jeff