Protecting Gardens against Critters

Protecting Gardens against Critters

Got a "nibbling problem?" Check out the "Quick List of Pest-Resistant Bulbs" from the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center in NY for bulbs high on beauty and low on pest appeal.
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Allium, ornamental onion.

 Blooms late spring to early summer. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8, depending on variety.

Camassia, cama.

 Blooms late spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Chionodoxa, glory of the snow.

 Blooms late winter, early spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Colchicum, autumn crocus.

 Blooms late summer and fall. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8, depending on variety.

Crocus tommasinianus, Tommy crocus.

 Blooms late winter, early spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Eranthis, winter aconite.

 Blooms late winter, early spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-7.

Fritillaria, lily family.

 Blooms mid to late spring, depending on variety. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Galanthus nivalis, snowdrop.

 Blooms late winter, early spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Hyacinthoides hispanica, Spanish bluebell.

 Blooms late spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-10.

Hyacinthus, hyacinth.

 Blooms mid spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Ipheion, springstar.

 Blooms early to late spring, depending on variety. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.

Leucojum, snowflake.

 Blooms mid to late spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8. (There is also a fall-blooming Leucojum autumnale, hardy in Zones 5-9.)

Muscari, grape hyacinth.

 Blooms mid to late spring, depending on variety. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.

Narcissus, daffodil.

 Blooms early to late spring, depending upon variety. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-11, depending upon variety.

Ornithogalum, star-of-Bethlehem.

 Blooms early to mid spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.

Oxalis, woodsorrel.

 Blooms mid spring to fall, depending on variety. Hardy in USDA Zones 7-10, depending on variety.

Scilla, squill.

 Blooms early spring to early summer, depending upon variety. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-10, depending on variety.
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7/30/2008 , 
Debbie  R.
Our home sits in the middle of the woods and our way to stop deer, rabbits, etc. is to use Liquid Fence!
7/3/2008 , 
linda  c.
Thank you so much - what a great idea. I have trouble with the squirrels in my back yard and they love my bulbs - I know this list will help. Thanks again.

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