Indeed. These bulbs don't grow in these large fields for being pretty, but because it takes several years and at least one bloom before the bulbs can be sold, p

Indeed. These bulbs don't grow in these large fields for being pretty, but because it takes several years and at least one bloom before the bulbs can be sold, planted and start blooming. I've grown some bulbs from seed, but it takes years. Much easier to buy bulbs that have bloomed before. And, indeed, the plant itself will drop the leaves soon after being pollinated to store all that in the bulb for next year.