The violet patches on the three petals of the mariposa lily serve as nectar guides to its many pollinators, especially beetles. Photo by Gene Yates. A member of the lily family, white mariposa lily grows from a perennial bulb with a single grass-like stem up to 20 inches (50 cm) tall bearing 1-5 flowers.The flower features three large white petals each with a prominent purple blotch in the center.hoto by Gene Yates. A member of the lily family, white mariposa lily grows from a perennial bulb with a single grass-like stem up to 20 inches (50 cm) tall bearing 1-5 flowers. The flower features three large white petals each with a prominent purple blotch in the center.
After the leaves are dead you can cut them back and just leave the bulbs until next year when many will bloom again. High quality bulbs should come back for about 3 years, but they do get weaker year after year. I would like to receive my spring bloomers (like tulips, daffodils, etc) in spring/summer.
Step 4. Store all unplanted bulbs and bulbs that have been dug up in a cool (40 to 50 degrees F), dry location, such as a garage, attic or even the refrigerator--keep the fruit in the crisper because some fruits can sterilize the tulips.Bury the bulbs in some slightly damp peat moss in an open container.his is the best way to preserve your tulip bulbs if they are in they planted outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 3 to 7. Use a couple of inches of mulch, such as bark or pine needles.