Carex testacea [KAR-eks, test-uh-SEE-uh] is a type of grass with coppery-brown leaves slowly turning orange during the colder seasons. It’s native to New Zealand and … [Read more...]
Cistus Purpureus Info: How To Grow And Care For Purple Rock Rose
Cistus purpureus [SIS-tus, pur-PUR-ee-us] is a perennial shrub, known for its bushy evergreen foliage and large purplish-pink flowers. It’s native to the … [Read more...]
Melampodium Care: Tips On Growing The Blackfoot Daisy
Melampodium [mel-am-POE-dee-um] is a genus of flowering plants from the Aster family Asteraceae and sub-family Asteroideae. The bushy plants are … [Read more...]
Texas Star Hibiscus Care: Growing The Hibiscus Coccineus
Hibiscus coccineus [hi-BIS-kus, kok-SIN-ee-us] is a hardy Hibiscus species from the mallow family, Malvaceae. Hence, it has earned the common name ‘scarlet … [Read more...]
Corydalis Lutea: Plant Care Tips for the Yellow Corydalis
Corydalis Lutea [kor-ID-ah-liss, LOO-tee-uh] is an easy plant to cultivate featuring a neat mound of ferny green foliage and delicate yellow flowers. This plant belongs to … [Read more...]
Eve’s Needle Cactus: Growing The Austrocylindropuntia Subulata
Opuntia subulata [oh-PUN-tee-uh, sub-yoo-LAY-tuh], which is a member of the family Cactaceae, is also known by its alternate scientific name, which is Austrocylindropuntia … [Read more...]
Nicotiana Alata: Tips for Cultivating the Flowering Tobacco Plant
Nicotiana alata [nih-ko-she-AH-na, a-LAY-tuh] is a lovely annual summer flower with a long bloom and pleasant fragrance, making it a popular choice for garden beds and window … [Read more...]
Callistephus Chinensis Plant Care: How To Grow China Aster
Callistephus chinensis [kal-LISS-steff-us, chi-NEN-sis] is a species of annuals with bright showy flowers. Typically grown from seed, these plants may reach up to 2’ feet, … [Read more...]
Growing Gerbera Daisies And Care Information
Although Gerbera [GER-ber-a] is a genus native to the tropical regions of Asia, South America, and Africa, these days Gerbera daisies are grown and used commercially all over … [Read more...]
Confederate Rose: Growing and Care Of Hibiscus Mutabilis
Hibiscus mutabilis [hi-BIS-kus, mew-TAB-ill-iss] is known and grown for its beautiful showy flowers. It is a member of the Malvaceae or hibiscus tree family. Their gorgeous … [Read more...]
