Chapter 10 Ornamental Plants in the Landscape 259 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Geophytes Geophytes are plants with an underground nutrient and water storage organ. Geophytes are divided into seven categories: bulbs, corms, tubers, tuber- ous stems, tuberous roots, rhizomes, and pseudobulbs. Geophytes are popular with designers because most are spreading perennials that fi ll in areas over time. A designer can include geophytes that bloom at different times of the year to ensure color throughout the seasons. With proper planning, the land- scape can have fl owers blooming from spring until fall. Daffodils, crocus, and tulips bring springtime to mind because they are the earliest bloomers. These fl owers may bloom when there is still snow on the ground. Color Display Geophytes have striking colors and are commonly used in areas needing accents or splashes of color, Figure 10-25. Different species that bloom at the same time are often combined in beds. Common combinations include daffo- dils, crocus, pansies, and tulips. Safety First Always call 811 to have all buried telephone, gas, electrical, and water lines marked before beginning any excavation or planting. Christopher D. Hart Figure 10-24. Aquatic plants unique characteristics that differ greatly from other landscape plants. The pitcher plant and Venus flytrap (A/B), for example, are carnivorous plants that catch and eat small insects that wander onto their sticky surface. Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock.com Figure 10-25. Geophyte planting beds can create a striking display of color when they are well planned and carefully installed.