Ageratum houstonianum (aj-eh-RA-tum hews-tun-EE-an-um) is an annual often used in garden beds or outdoor containers. It is a member of the genus Ageratum and the family Asteraceae. Ageratum houstonianum is
The passion vines are tropical gems at home in warmer climates, but also to be enjoyed the year-round ‘in the North where the winter temperature reaches 20° degrees Fahrenheit below
Abutilon is also known as flowering maple, Chinese lantern, parlor maple, or Chinese bellflower. While it is an erect, branching plant with maple-like leaves, Abutilon like Hibiscus belongs to the
Here’s something different to add to your transplanting tools: one small compass. That’s right, the handy friend of every scout and a great help to the gardener too. If you have
There are many reasons why people might want to get graptophyllum pictum. Maybe you like how it looks, or perhaps you’re looking for a plant to care for that is
If you’re someone who loves plants and wants to add a unique one to your collection, you may want to get a Musa plant. Musa plants are native to the
Asparagus meyeri is an evergreen perennial commonly referred to as the Asparagus fern. However, despite its common name, it is not a real fern. Instead, depending on the classification system
The Setcreasea pallida is an easy perennial plant that blooms with pretty purple flowers. Although the plant’s flowers are pretty, they’re not the main reason gardeners love the Setcreasea pallida.
The day I took my grandson (then a second or third grader) to the garden to show him the sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) and its reactions to the touch of
Ligularia tussilaginea, commonly called leopard plant or leopard’s bane, is a rosette-forming perennial native to mountain regions of central and southwest China, Japan, and Taiwan. This plant is a member