11.   On this weekend in mid-March the weather was chilly, but native plants bloomed in the landscaped grounds.

12.   Since day lily flowers last only a day, the number of buds on a scape is a good indicator of how long the plant will bloom.

13.   The plant bloomed four years ago for the first time and then again the next year.

14.   The plants will bloom that same year, believe it or not, though a bit later than violas started outside the previous summer.

15.   The young plants should bloom in two or three years, and the cycle will continue.

16.   These plants also bloom best when the roots fill the pot.

17.   These beautiful and hardy plants bloom copiously in May and distinguish the garden all summer with handsome foliage.

18.   These showy, acid-loving plants should be blooming right now, which makes them an excellent choice for planting.

19.   Unusually dry, temperate weather has played havoc with San Fernando Valley gardens, as lawns, roses, and other plants are blooming out of season.

20.   Wednesday, the plant bloomed all right, its purple-shaded and ribbed outer spathe peeled down like a banana skin, revealing a shimmering yellow core.