Naturalizing bulbs in lawns- which ones?

Florence, MS(Zone 7b)

I bought some bulbs to naturalize in the lawn. I was looking for those that would bloom and finish 'recharging' with their foliage before I have to mow.

I got:

Chionodoxa forbesii
Iris reticulata
crocus
and Ipheion uniflorum 'Rolf Fiedler'

I understand the Ipheion may not be good for the lawn since it has a long blooming and leafing-out period, although another source recommends it for the lawn.

Are these bulbs good to plant in the lawn?

Susan Mc

Calgary, Canada

The first three should work just fine.
Good naturalizing bulbs are the dwarf early bloomers.
Should be neat scene next spring in your garden.
Caroline Calgary Zone 3

Florence, MS(Zone 7b)

Thanks Caroline! I hope they naturalize and don't have a problem with the heat of mid-Mississippi summer.

Susan

Arnett, WV(Zone 5b)

The crocus will be beautiful, I always seed the lawn with them and its lovely in the Spring.

Cathy

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