The genus Lobelia was first formally described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in Species plantarum and named after the Flemish botanist Matthias de Lobel (1538-161.The genus Lobelia was first formally described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in Species plantarum and named after the Flemish botanist Matthias de Lobel (1538-161.Combine Blue Lobelia with Cardinal Flower for […]
The unrelated white forsythia, Abeliophyllum distichum, has many of the same characteristics as forsythia, flowering at about the same time, but with white flowers. If you are happy with the shape of your shrub, you can go several years without pruning. Be aware that even the hardiest forsythias can suffer occasional flower bud death during […]
Rudbeckia species have a medium growth rate and prefer full sun (more than 6 hours of direct sunlight), but tolerate partial shade. Rudbeckia species have a medium growth rate and prefer full sun (more than 6 hours of direct sunlight), but tolerate partial shade. There is a great variety within the Rudbeckia genus, and most […]
The Kal anchoe illuminates interiors with flowers in various shades of red, magenta, pink, orange, yellow and white. Kalanchoe brightens up interiors with flowers in various shades of red, magenta, pink, orange, yellow and white. The best known are Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, also known as flaming Katy, panda plant or widow's thrill. Kalanchoe open their flowers […]
Borage has been linked to a number of potential health benefits. However, there are some serious side effects to be aware of, and some groups of people should avoid this ingredient altogether. Enriching the soil with organic matter, such as compost, will help give plants a nutritional boost. Flowers emerge along scorpioid cymes to form […]
Cornflowers, or bachelor buttons, are also used as boutonnieres at weddings, often worn by the groom and his best man, a more modern twist on this traditional symbol of love and devotion. Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), also called bachelor's button, is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. Cornflowers are best grown in tufts or […]
As osteospermum prefer cool temperatures, plant them in early spring, making sure to protect them from an unexpected frost. Because osteospermum prefer cool temperatures, plant them in early spring, making sure to protect them from an unexpected frost. Although these flowers are usually grown as annuals, planting them in pots allows you to bring them […]
The common names Japanese aralia and Japanese fatsia refer to the same evergreen plant, botanically known as Aralia japonica or Fatsia japonica. Fatsia japonica, also glossy-leaved paper plant, fatsi, paper plant, false castor plant or Japanese aralia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to southern Japan and southern Korea. Fatsia […]
There is nothing more pleasant, after breathing the stale indoor air all winter, than to go outside in spring and breathe in the sweet scent of a hyacinth. Hyacinths are the art, soul and fragrance of spring. Hyacinths are a small genus of bulbous perennial plants that bloom in spring. The special feature of hyacinths […]
The artist Claude Monet grew nasturtiums in his garden in Giverny, France, and their descendants grow today. Tropaeolum, commonly known as nasturtium, is a genus of about 80 species of annual and perennial flowering herbaceous plants. Both the leaves and petals of nasturtium are packed with nutrients, as they contain high levels of vitamin C. […]