The sonerila margaritacea is a striking tropical plant. You can recognize it by the distinctive white spots on its green leaves and delicate pink or purple flowers. The sonerila is native to tropical Asia, thriving in places like Java and Burma. However, in North America, it is fairly rare, so if you’re interested in growing … Read more
Calliandra haematocephala or “Powderpuff’s” are cheerfully plump shrubs that typically grow for many years. One of the unique features of this beautiful plant is that it has one species that blooms in the winter and others that offer blooms from the spring to fall. Calliandra are a tropical or sub-tropical plant, so you’ll normally see … Read more
Canna (KAN-uh), also known as Canna x generalis, is a beautiful perennial plant with many varieties, giving way to a range of bold colors. The plant is part of the Cannaceae family and includes canna lilies and Indian shots. Canna is a diverse group of hybrids native to the New World’s subtropics and tropics, including … Read more
Dipladenia (dip-la-Dee-nia), a part of the Apocynaceae family, is a flowering plant that thrives in pots, the ground, and hanging baskets and is known for its bushy foliage and trumpet-shaped flowers. Dipladenia is a South American species that thrive in tropical jungles. However, its tropical origin requires temperatures of at least 68° degrees Fahrenheit to … Read more
Without annuals, many summer gardens would be dull and colorless. This versatile group of plants supplies us with abundant bloom over a long period, and practically all are easy to grow. But the great majority needs sunshine. Consequently, many gardeners who have shady areas are often at a loss to select annuals that will succeed … Read more
If you’re looking for a unique and beautiful plant to grow in your home, consider caring for a passiflora caerulea. Also known as the blue passion vine or passion flower, this striking plant is native to the region stretching from Mexico to South America. It features a vibrant array of flowers depending on the species. … Read more
The Pelargonium x domesticum (pel-ar GO-nee-um) x (do-MES-tik-um) is a favorite garden plant of the genus Pelargonium. The genus has about 280 different species, and is a part of the Geraniaceae family. Pelargonium x domesticum is a perennial in its native habitat but grows outdoors as an annual in most of the United States. It … Read more
Chrysothemis pulchella (kry-so-THEE-mis pul-KEL-uh) is a tender tropical perennial plant belonging to the genus Chrysothemis and the Gesneriaceae, most commonly known as the Gesneriad family (along with Achimenes, African violets, and Gloxinias). It’s also one of the most widespread and widely cultivated Chrysothemis species. The genus name Chrysothemis was believed to have originated from the … Read more
Today’s rose gardens sparkle with color and vigor. Their long-stemmed beauties spring from thickly branched, well-foliaged plants, and each season sees many additions to the list of novelties from which to choose. Perhaps the patent tag with which so many of our newest roses are hung may lead to the belief that they are turned … Read more
“Thee sent me what we call the Atamasco Lily, from its shape. It has a blush of purple before the flower opens; is white within. It is properly a Lilin Narciss: the leaves of the last, and the flower of the first. If, in thy rambles, thee happens on this flower, pray to send a … Read more