Some years ago, we began planting a hot, dry slope with a southern exposure and poor sandy soil. At that time, we canvassed the nurseries looking for plants that would do well in full sun, withstand hot, dry winds, and be supplied naturally with just enough water to keep them alive during the summer. Books … Read more
Not long ago, we discovered the annual African daisy, Dimorphotheca. We were tempted to try it only because the flowers shown on the 10-cent packet closely resembled the colors and shape of the graceful perennial Berbera, which we had given up growing after unsuccessful attempts. Planting Dimorphotheca Seeds In early April, the seeds of dimorphotheca … Read more
Erigeron is a genus of perennials from the daisy family. People often mistake the colorful Erigeron flowers for true daisies or their close cousins Asters. Click on this article to learn more on growing Fleabane 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 summer annuals and perennials, known for their daisy-like flowers. The plants are native to tropical and subtropical climates. They are found in Central America, the Caribbean, South America, and North America in Southwestern United States, California, and Florida. Some … Read more
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 the world. The plant was named after botanist Traugott Gerber. Interestingly enough, there seems to be no relation between Traugott Gerber and any of the regions to … Read more