2011 Odyssey Bulbs Catalog -- Pinellia to Tulipa

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PINELLIA (Araceae)
Asian green dragon

Pinellia pedatisecta ~ With its horseshoe-shaped compound leaf and its long, whip-like spadix which protrudes like a dragon's tongue from a narrow green spathe, this – the largest member (18 inches tall) of a genus of diminutive aroids – superficially resembles the native green dragon, Arisaema dracontium. It differs in several respects, however, including in its continual season-long bloom and its penchant for seeding (and bulbiling) itself about, prolifically so in areas with warm, humid summers. BECAUSE OF ITS INVASIVE POTENTIAL IN SOUTHERN GARDENS WE WILL SELL IT ONLY TO CUSTOMERS IN ZONES 4 THROUGH 6. It prefers some shade, but any site that's not too parched will suffice. Modified continental/continental; N & W China. Zone 4.
Enter quantity:
1/$7

POLYGONATUM (Liliaceae)
Solomon's seal

Polygonatum glaberrimum ~ Rarely offered, this lovely Solomon's seal forms dense clumps of bowing, 15-inch-tall stems furnished with broad shiny leaves and dangling greenish-white bell-flowers (in spring). As with almost all of its tribe, it does best in well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Modified continental; Caucasus. Zone 5. SOLD OUT
1/$8

Polygonatum humile ~ Pleated, shiny, oval leaves staggered along erect, 8-inch-tall stems give the impression of a robust P. hookeri. The dangling white bell-flowers in spring are relatively large in proportion to the herbage. Well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade are best. Modified continental/continental/maritime; E Asia. Zone 4.
Enter quantity:
1/$6

Polygonatum × hybridum 'Striatum' ~ The crinkled, dark green leaves of this hybrid Solomon's seal are ornamented with irregular creamy-white streaks. Clusters of dangling alabaster-white bell-flowers with green-tinged tips adorn the arching, 18-inch-tall stems in late spring. Partial shade and a woodsy soil will keep it happy. Modified continental/continental/maritime; Eurasia. Zone 4 SOLD OUT
1/$10

PUSCHKINIA (Hyacinthaceae)
Striped squill

Puschkinia scilloides 'Aragats' Gem' ~ From Armenia's Mt. Aragats to your garden, here is a major advance over the material commonly available in the trade, with larger flowers in fuller racemes. It so far surpasses other cultivated forms that you may find yourself wanting to stage a puschkinia putsch. Modified continental/montane. Zone 5. SOLD OUT
1/$7

RHODOPHIALA (Amaryllidaceae)
Oxblood lily; hurricane lily

Rhodophiala bifida ~ "No other Southern bulb can match the fierce vigor, tenacity, and adaptability of the oxblood lily" (Ogden). Several bright red 2-inch trumpet flowers – like miniature "amaryllis" – open atop 6- to 10-inch scapes in late summer and early fall. We offer the tough, vigorous triploid form that has been cherished by generations of Southern gardeners. Subtropical; Uruguay and Argentina. Zone 7.
Enter quantity:

1/$4.50

SCILLA (Hyacinthaceae)
Squill

Scilla bifolia var. taurica RS.156/83 ~ With its large blue flowers, adorned with prominent purple anthers, this is one of the best takes on one of the essential early bulbs. The one-sided racemes appear as early as February. Montane; Turkey. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$6

Scilla hohenackeri BSBE.559 We have yet to see a spring squill that is not beautiful, and the Caspian bluebell is surely among the most beguiling. Clusters of large light purple-blue flowers – whose segments reflex to reveal black anthers – open on 4-inch stems in late winter. Each segment is ornamented with a sky-blue midrib, which adds a final note of beauty and elegance. Steppe/montane; Caspian region. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$9

Scilla lilio-hyacinthus AMH.7812 ~ A squill with liliaceous aspirations, this singular plant sends up several uncharacteristically broad leaves from an even more uncharacteristically large, fleshy-scaled bulb. In contrast, the pyramidal, 10-inch-tall racemes comprise a dozen or more pale-blue flowers in the starry S. verna mode. Bloom is late for a squill – mid- to late-April here. Woodsy conditions preferred. Montane/Mediterranean; S France to N Spain. Zone 6.
Enter quantity:
1/$9

Scilla siberica 'Taurica' ~ Take a typical Siberian squill, increase its size and flower count, lighten it to summer-sky blue, paint its anthers purple, and adorn its segments with deep blue midstripes, and you end up with something special – the sort of thing you'd expect from a liaison between S. siberica and S. hohenackeri. Mediterranean/montane; Turkey. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$6

Scilla verna ~ Native to coastal Europe, this is an excellent Scilla for an oceanside rock garden or embankment. The relatively upright, large, medium purplish-blue flowers debut in early spring to mid spring. Maritime/Mediterranean; Zone 5. SOLD OUT
1/$5

TULIPA (Liliaceae)
Tulip

Offering some of the most spectacular and elegant flowers in the genus, "species tulips" are also valuable for their relative longevity and for their adaptability to conditions most tulip hybrids can't tolerate. T. clusiana and T . saxatilis , for example, are among the few tulips that thrive and flower in southern California, the southeast U.S., and other mild-winter areas. It is a group of bulbs that deserves considerably more attention from gardeners. Unless stated otherwise, they prefer well-drained soil and sun.

Tulipa acuminata ~ A remarkable plant, whose spiky red and yellow flowers with long twisted talon-like "petals" resemble ribbons of flame. Introduced to European gardens in the 16th century, it is still a conversation starter, especially when planted in masses. Give it sun and reasonalby fertile, not-too-moist soil. Steppe/modified continental; Turkey. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$3.50

Tulipa biebersteiniana ~ The radiant golden-yellow flowers of this rare treasure open in April on strong 18-inch stems. The "petals" – which are pointed in lily-tulip fashion – have a broad central band of olive-green on their exteriors. A sunny site with relatively dry soil in summer is ideal. Steppe/modified continental; E Europe. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$9

Tulipa bifloriformis ~ This endearing species produces white, yellow-eyed star-flowers in early spring, several blooms per 3- to 4-inch stem. Steppe; C Asia. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$2

Tulipa dasystemon ~ This is not the common commercial clone, but rather a pure golden-yellow-flowered form of this elfin tulip. It's a dazzling little jewel for a wall, slope, rock garden, or other sunny well-drained place, its flowers opening a few days later than those of the earliest tulips. Its outer "petals" each bear a broad olive-green exterior midstripe. Steppe/montane; C Asia. Zone 4.
Enter quantity:
1/$6

Tulipa didieri ~ Here is another of the neo-tulips, those rare and intriguing European tulip species that apparently descend from bulbs brought back from the Middle East by early explorers. This beauty hoists large bright scarlet-red flowers on foot-tall stems in May, very late in the tulip season. Montane/Mediterranean; Savoy region. Zone 6.
Enter quantity:
1/$6

Tulipa dubia ~ This lovely thing bears bright-yellow, 3-inch-wide flowers – their exteriors stained purplish pink – on 10-inch stems in April. Sun and good drainage are a must. Steppe/montane; C Asia. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$6

Tulipa humilis wild form ~ These bulbs are not from cultivated stock, but rather from a beautiful lilac-pink, yellow-eyed selection from the wild. The flowers are poised atop 4- to 6-inch stems in April. Steppe; C Asia. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$5

Tulipa humilis Black Center ~ Much sought after but rarely available, this early-blooming form has rich lilac-purple flowers with a large black-purple eye. Steppe; C Asia. Zone 5. SOLD OUT
1/$3

Tulipa kaufmanniana Ugam ~ This new selection from the wilds of Kazakhstan bears lovely rosy-pink flowers with white "petal" margins and white interiors on relatively tall (12- to 15-inch) stems very early in the tulip season. Steppe/montane; Kazakhstan. Zone 5. SOLD OUT
1/$5

Tulipa aff. turkestanica ~ Bearing its perky blooms several per stem, this is another in our lineup of cute little yellow tulips. Why not order one of each and let them vie for the honor of cutest? Steppe; C Asia. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$6

Tulipa vvedenskyi ~ Va-va-voom. Although 'Tangerine Beauty,' the commonly offered clone of this species, is a perfectly nice plant, it certainly doesn't supersede the original. So allow us to reintroduce you to this "beautiful, but rare species" (Jelitto & Schacht), with red-orange, wide-flaring flowers – shaded yellow at their centers – on 8- to 12-inch stems in April. The narrow, gray-green leaves are also attractive. Steppe/montane; central Asia. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$3

Tulipa whittallii ~ Outside, its solitary, cup-shaped flower – poised on a 10-inch stem – is a bit of a milquetoast, cloaked in subdued tones of pale yellow and green. But – surprise! – inside it's a startling, swashbuckling bright orange. Your inner child (as well as any outer children you might have) will love it. Mediterranean; Zone 6. SOLD OUT
1/$1.50

Tulipa 'Lady Guna' ~ Janis Ruksans' hybrid of T. vvedenskyi and T. albertii, offering flowers of a luminous bright red, complemented by wavy, gray-green leaves. A very good "doer", and one of the most exciting tulip hybrids to come along in the past couple decades. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$3.50

Tulipa 'Latvian Gold' ~ Yet another in the series of lovely T. vvedenskyi hybrids from Janis Ruksans, 'Latvian Gold' flaunts large flowers – light yellow inside and yellow-rimmed crimson outside – on 4-inch-elongating-to-12-inch stems in April. The attractive, undulating leaves are striped with purple. Zone 5.
Enter quantity:
1/$3

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PINELLIA (Araceae) Asian green dragon
*Pinellia pedatisecta* ~ With its horseshoe-shaped compound leaf and its long, whip-like spadix which protrudes like a dragon's tongue from a narrow green spathe, this – the largest member (18 inches tall) of a genus of diminutive aroids – superficially resembles the native green dragon, Arisaema dracontium. It differs in several respects, however, including in its continual season-long bloom and its penchant for seeding (and bulbiling) itself about, prolifically so in areas with warm, humid summers. BECAUSE OF ITS INVASIVE POTENTIAL IN SOUTHERN GARDENS WE WILL SELL IT ONLY TO CUSTOMERS IN ZONES 4 THROUGH 6. It prefers some shade, but any site that's not too parched will suffice. Modified continental/continental; N & W China. Zone 4. Enter quantity:	1/$7
POLYGONATUM (Liliaceae) Solomon's seal
*Polygonatum glaberrimum* ~ Rarely offered, this lovely Solomon's seal forms dense clumps of bowing, 15-inch-tall stems furnished with broad shiny leaves and dangling greenish-white bell-flowers (in spring). As with almost all of its tribe, it does best in well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Modified continental; Caucasus. Zone 5.	SOLD OUT 1/$8
*Polygonatum humile* ~ Pleated, shiny, oval leaves staggered along erect, 8-inch-tall stems give the impression of a robust P. hookeri. The dangling white bell-flowers in spring are relatively large in proportion to the herbage. Well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade are best. Modified continental/continental/maritime; E Asia. Zone 4. Enter quantity:	1/$6
Polygonatum × hybridum 'Striatum' ~ The crinkled, dark green leaves of this hybrid Solomon's seal are ornamented with irregular creamy-white streaks. Clusters of dangling alabaster-white bell-flowers with green-tinged tips adorn the arching, 18-inch-tall stems in late spring. Partial shade and a woodsy soil will keep it happy. Modified continental/continental/maritime; Eurasia. Zone 4	SOLD OUT 1/$10
PUSCHKINIA (Hyacinthaceae) Striped squill
Puschkinia scilloides 'Aragats' Gem' ~ From Armenia's Mt. Aragats to your garden, here is a major advance over the material commonly available in the trade, with larger flowers in fuller racemes. It so far surpasses other cultivated forms that you may find yourself wanting to stage a puschkinia putsch. Modified continental/montane. Zone 5.	SOLD OUT 1/$7
RHODOPHIALA (Amaryllidaceae) Oxblood lily; hurricane lily
*Rhodophiala bifida* ~ "No other Southern bulb can match the fierce vigor, tenacity, and adaptability of the oxblood lily" (Ogden). Several bright red 2-inch trumpet flowers – like miniature "amaryllis" – open atop 6- to 10-inch scapes in late summer and early fall. We offer the tough, vigorous triploid form that has been cherished by generations of Southern gardeners. Subtropical; Uruguay and Argentina. Zone 7. Enter quantity:	1/$4.50
SCILLA (Hyacinthaceae) Squill
Scilla bifolia var. taurica RS.156/83 ~ With its large blue flowers, adorned with prominent purple anthers, this is one of the best takes on one of the essential early bulbs. The one-sided racemes appear as early as February. Montane; Turkey. Zone 5. Enter quantity:	1/$6
Scilla hohenackeri BSBE.559 We have yet to see a spring squill that is not beautiful, and the Caspian bluebell is surely among the most beguiling. Clusters of large light purple-blue flowers – whose segments reflex to reveal black anthers – open on 4-inch stems in late winter. Each segment is ornamented with a sky-blue midrib, which adds a final note of beauty and elegance. Steppe/montane; Caspian region. Zone 5. Enter quantity:	1/$9
Scilla lilio-hyacinthus AMH.7812 ~ A squill with liliaceous aspirations, this singular plant sends up several uncharacteristically broad leaves from an even more uncharacteristically large, fleshy-scaled bulb. In contrast, the pyramidal, 10-inch-tall racemes comprise a dozen or more pale-blue flowers in the starry S. verna mode. Bloom is late for a squill – mid- to late-April here. Woodsy conditions preferred. Montane/Mediterranean; S France to N Spain. Zone 6. Enter quantity:	1/$9
Scilla siberica 'Taurica' ~ Take a typical Siberian squill, increase its size and flower count, lighten it to summer-sky blue, paint its anthers purple, and adorn its segments with deep blue midstripes, and you end up with something special – the sort of thing you'd expect from a liaison between S. siberica and S. hohenackeri. Mediterranean/montane; Turkey. Zone 5. Enter quantity:	1/$6
*Scilla verna* ~ Native to coastal Europe, this is an excellent Scilla for an oceanside rock garden or embankment. The relatively upright, large, medium purplish-blue flowers debut in early spring to mid spring. Maritime/Mediterranean; Zone 5.	SOLD OUT 1/$5
TULIPA (Liliaceae) Tulip
Offering some of the most spectacular and elegant flowers in the genus, "species tulips" are also valuable for their relative longevity and for their adaptability to conditions most tulip hybrids can't tolerate. T. clusiana and T . saxatilis , for example, are among the few tulips that thrive and flower in southern California, the southeast U.S., and other mild-winter areas. It is a group of bulbs that deserves considerably more attention from gardeners. Unless stated otherwise, they prefer well-drained soil and sun.
*Tulipa acuminata* ~ A remarkable plant, whose spiky red and yellow flowers with long twisted talon-like "petals" resemble ribbons of flame. Introduced to European gardens in the 16th century, it is still a conversation starter, especially when planted in masses. Give it sun and reasonalby fertile, not-too-moist soil. Steppe/modified continental; Turkey. Zone 5. Enter quantity:	1/$3.50
*Tulipa biebersteiniana* ~ The radiant golden-yellow flowers of this rare treasure open in April on strong 18-inch stems. The "petals" – which are pointed in lily-tulip fashion – have a broad central band of olive-green on their exteriors. A sunny site with relatively dry soil in summer is ideal. Steppe/modified continental; E Europe. Zone 5. Enter quantity:	1/$9
*Tulipa bifloriformis* ~ This endearing species produces white, yellow-eyed star-flowers in early spring, several blooms per 3- to 4-inch stem. Steppe; C Asia. Zone 5. Enter quantity:	1/$2
*Tulipa dasystemon* ~ This is not the common commercial clone, but rather a pure golden-yellow-flowered form of this elfin tulip. It's a dazzling little jewel for a wall, slope, rock garden, or other sunny well-drained place, its flowers opening a few days later than those of the earliest tulips. Its outer "petals" each bear a broad olive-green exterior midstripe. Steppe/montane; C Asia. Zone 4. Enter quantity:	1/$6
*Tulipa didieri* ~ Here is another of the neo-tulips, those rare and intriguing European tulip species that apparently descend from bulbs brought back from the Middle East by early explorers. This beauty hoists large bright scarlet-red flowers on foot-tall stems in May, very late in the tulip season. Montane/Mediterranean; Savoy region. Zone 6. Enter quantity:	1/$6
*Tulipa dubia* ~ This lovely thing bears bright-yellow, 3-inch-wide flowers – their exteriors stained purplish pink – on 10-inch stems in April. Sun and good drainage are a must. Steppe/montane; C Asia. Zone 5. Enter quantity:	1/$6
Tulipa humilis wild form ~ These bulbs are not from cultivated stock, but rather from a beautiful lilac-pink, yellow-eyed selection from the wild. The flowers are poised atop 4- to 6-inch stems in April. Steppe; C Asia. Zone 5. Enter quantity:	1/$5
Tulipa humilis Black Center ~ Much sought after but rarely available, this early-blooming form has rich lilac-purple flowers with a large black-purple eye. Steppe; C Asia. Zone 5.	SOLD OUT 1/$3
*Tulipa kaufmanniana* Ugam ~ This new selection from the wilds of Kazakhstan bears lovely rosy-pink flowers with white "petal" margins and white interiors on relatively tall (12- to 15-inch) stems very early in the tulip season. Steppe/montane; Kazakhstan. Zone 5.	SOLD OUT 1/$5
**Tulipa aff. turkestanica ~ Bearing its perky blooms several per stem, this is another in our lineup of cute little yellow tulips. Why not order one of each and let them vie for the honor of cutest? Steppe; C Asia. Zone 5. Enter quantity:**	1/$6
*Tulipa vvedenskyi* ~ Va-va-voom. Although 'Tangerine Beauty,' the commonly offered clone of this species, is a perfectly nice plant, it certainly doesn't supersede the original. So allow us to reintroduce you to this "beautiful, but rare species" (Jelitto & Schacht), with red-orange, wide-flaring flowers – shaded yellow at their centers – on 8- to 12-inch stems in April. The narrow, gray-green leaves are also attractive. Steppe/montane; central Asia. Zone 5. Enter quantity:	1/$3
*Tulipa whittallii* ~ Outside, its solitary, cup-shaped flower – poised on a 10-inch stem – is a bit of a milquetoast, cloaked in subdued tones of pale yellow and green. But – surprise! – inside it's a startling, swashbuckling bright orange. Your inner child (as well as any outer children you might have) will love it. Mediterranean; Zone 6.	SOLD OUT 1/$1.50
Tulipa 'Lady Guna' ~ Janis Ruksans' hybrid of T. vvedenskyi and T. albertii, offering flowers of a luminous bright red, complemented by wavy, gray-green leaves. A very good "doer", and one of the most exciting tulip hybrids to come along in the past couple decades. Zone 5. Enter quantity:	1/$3.50
Tulipa 'Latvian Gold' ~ Yet another in the series of lovely T. vvedenskyi hybrids from Janis Ruksans, 'Latvian Gold' flaunts large flowers – light yellow inside and yellow-rimmed crimson outside – on 4-inch-elongating-to-12-inch stems in April. The attractive, undulating leaves are striped with purple. Zone 5. Enter quantity:	1/$3