Gloriosa or glory-lily (Gloriosa rothschildiana) has proved to be one of the noteworthy introductions to American gardens in the first half of the 20th century. Adapting itself, Gloriosa may be
Torenia fournieri is a delicate-looking summer annual that produces small, attractive flowers. The plant is native to Asia and part of the Linderniaceae family. There are close to two hundred
Have you ever grown daffodils in the sod? It is a simple type of gardening that eliminates weeding, watering, fertilizing, spraying, and transplanting. Planted in this manner, they are called
The cat palm botanically Chamaedorea Cataractarum [kam-ee-DOR-ee-uh, kat-uh-RAK-tar-um] is a palm grown for use indoors and in the landscape. The palm produces an abundance of 4′ feet tall fronds which
Yucca is a genus of trees and shrubs belonging to the Asparagaceae family. The plants are native to the Caribbean Islands and the Americas. There are 49 documented and accepted
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 belongs to the Carex genus.
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 summer annuals and perennials, known for their daisy-like flowers. The plants are native to
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 the Pseudofumaria genus and
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 subulata [oss-troh-sil-in-droh-PUN-tee-uh, sub-yoo-LAY-tuh]. This evergreen, perennial, succulent
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 boxes. It belongs