Gardenias are beautiful subtropical plants well-known for their exquisite fragrances. Their attractive creamy-white flowers are as delicate as they look. Native to the subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, Australasia, and Oceania, Gardenia jasminoides is from the Rubiaceae family. They are recommended for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 to 11. Gardenias are picky … Read more
The Portulaca plant is a low-spreading and low growing succulent plant with beautiful flowers. It produces blooms and small succulent leaves on thin stems that may reach one or two feet long. It makes a great choice for hanging baskets.
Commonly called the Jerusalem sage, Phlomis fruticosa [FLOW-miss, froo-tih-KOH-suh] is a flowering plant in the sage (Lamiaceae) family. It’s a small shrub with evergreen foliage and attractive yellow flowers. The Jerusalem sage is native to parts of the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, Cyprus, and Albania. It’s also become a popular ornamental plant and naturalized … Read more
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 rosemallow’. It is also known commonly as: The Texas Star Hibiscus plant is native to swampy and marshy habitats where they grow in ditched-in coastal plains. They are found in the Southeastern United States, from … Read more
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 blooms and foliage make for a hardy hibiscus plant growing color-changing flowers which take on a different hue as the sun goes up during the day. When the U.S. was still divided … Read more
Grown from seed each year, Centaurea Cyanus can easily add a splash of color to any garden bed or window box. It’s a beautiful plant with large, colorful flowers. Pronounced [sen-TAR-see-uh SY-an-us], the Centaurea Cyanus is also called bachelor’s button or cornflower. It’s part of the Asteraceae family and native to parts of Europe. The … Read more
The Hibiscus Tree. Perhaps no flower has a greater power to evoke the tropics than the hibiscus. The vivid colors, silky petals, and proliferation of blooms make the hibiscus a striking complement to a garden. The fact that a hibiscus tree is a relatively low-maintenance, easy-to-care-for plant has made it popular all over the world. … Read more
Gardenias are incredibly prized for their gorgeous, fragrant blooms and glossy, deep green foliage. Even in their ideal climate, these plants can be finicky and high-maintenance, but gardeners are happy to put in the effort to reap the rewards of this beautiful plant. So what is the gardenia origin? What Is The Gardenia Plant’s Origin? … Read more
The Coneflower an attractive, daisy-like perennial native to North America and highly prized as a medicinal herb. In fact, the purple coneflower, botanically Echinacea purpurea (a popular natural immune booster), where every part of the plant can be used in one form of home remedy or another. Not only popular and valuable in promoting good health, … Read more