Bloom from bulbs refers to plants that grow from bulbs, such as tulips and irises. Tulips are a type of flowering plant in the lily family, native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. They come in a variety of colors and have been cultivated for centuries. Irises are a genus of flowering plants with sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers. They are native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and are popular garden plants. Both tulips and irises are examples of blooms from bulbs.