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.
Enjoy your potted tulips in your garden. Potted tulips make a cheerful display on a patio, deck or even indoors. Often given as gifts during spring holidays such as Easter and Mother's Day, they brighten up any corner of your living space or garden. Once the blooms fade, don't toss the bulbs out with the pot.arnings. 1  Do not try to transplant the bulbs while the tulips are still in bloom. 2  Plant the bulbs in the ground before the first hard frost of the winter is expected.