Standing in the nursery, overwhelmed by endless plant options, you might think annuals and perennials are just fancy terms for “dies every year” and “comes back.” (Spoiler alert: your mother-in-law
We always want to get the best out of our plants. When they’re not in bloom, we want great foliage; when they flower, we want the biggest and brightest blooms.
If you are interested in learning how to grow and care for the Diascia flower you are at the right place. The Diascia plant is comprised of 70 tender perennial
Angelonia plants, are a genus of 30 plus species. These herbaceous plants grow in semi-arid and arid habitats from Argentina to Mexico. The beautiful flowers look like snapdragons earning Angelonias
Dianthus plants the Sweet William flower, are floriferous, and vibrant making them excellent ornamental choices for the garden, or simple borders. Click this article for Sweet William Dianthus care tips and growing details.
Sweet Alyssum (aka Lobularia maritima) pronounced Lob-yew-lay-ree-uh mar-rit-im-uh also known as the “Carpet Flower” is a classic garden flower. The carpet flower produces a pretty, sweet-smelling carpet of tiny flowers
Calendula’s or pot marigolds is the botanical name of Calendula officinalis. It also has another botanical name, epithet officinalis, which means used medicinally. Growing Calendula is easy as long flowering border
The Pentas plant is a proven winner in the garden. Pentas give homeowners a blast of color. Their flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Pentas lanceolata, more commonly known as Pentas.
Heterocentron Elegans is a brightly colored flowering plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a carpeted appearance in which it covers large portions of the ground with its shiny
Best known as a floss flower, Ageratum houstonianum (a-ger-AE-tum ho-stone-ee-AE-num) has a reputation for being popular in the New World and infamous in Hawaii and everywhere else. This annual goes
These days, summertime is typically scorching hot, and rain is sadly scarce. These conditions can cause even well-established gardens to look bedraggled as the summer months wear on. What can
For your easy-care garden, you may want a collection of annuals that you can plant in the spring and forget about until frost arrives in the late fall. Luckily there
In the springtime and early summer, you can expect to see lots of beautiful blooms throughout your garden. As the summer winds down, blooms are fewer and further between, but
Torenia fournieri [tor-EN-ee-uh for-NEER-eye] is an attractive annual plant hailing from Asia. It comes from the family Linderniaceae. The common name for Torenia plants is the “wishbone flower” because the
Alternanthera (Joseph’s Coat plant) is a genus of more than 200 species of tender perennial and bushy annuals grown for their colorful foliage as garden plants and indoor plants. This
Castilleja coccinea [kas-tee-LEE-uh] [kok-SIN-ee-uh], is a flowering annual plant found in moist prairies and meadows. It’s native to North America, growing from Maine to Minnesota and Florida to Louisiana. Castilleja
The Calandrinia [ka-lan-DREEN-ee-uh] is a flowering plant species from the genus Calandrinia belonging to the Portulacaceae family and native to Chile, also found in some regions of Australia. The common
Portulaca plants or moss rose, or common purslane, are succulent groundcovers and Portulacaceae family members. Portulaca grandiflora earned its specific species name (Grandiflora) because of its large flowers. Portulaca is
The best garden is one that engages all your five basic senses – sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. When setting up a garden, most of us consider adding plants
When it comes to setting up a garden at your beach house or a coastal garden, selecting the right varieties of plants is a critical step. The sandy and salt-rich
Nigella damascena [ny-JELL-luh] [dam-ASK-ee-nuh] is an annual flower in the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. It’s native to Europe, southwest Asia, and northern Africa. The plant often grows in damp areas and
Gilia capitata [GEE-lee-uh, kap-ih-TAY-tuh] is an annual wildflower producing pretty, blue puffball like flowers and member of the Phlox family. It is native to North America, growing naturally in many
Cynoglossum amabile [SIGH-no-gloss-um, a-MAH-bih-lee] are charming blue flowers painting the garden in eye-catching color. Cynoglossum is part of the Boraginaceae family, along with the Baby Blue Eyes flower (Nemophila) and Brunnera. The two
The Cineraria plant, the term cineraria means “ash gray,” so it’s not surprising to be called the ashplant. Perhaps it’s because many varieties of the flowering senecio articulatus plant (candle
Annual plants give you the opportunity to update and enhance the appearance of your garden every year. In this article, we share information about the best annuals for full to
Deer are a lovely and natural part of the environment, and watching them in the wild is enjoyable. Unfortunately, they can wreak havoc in your garden. In this article, we’ll
Adonis aestivalis [ad-ON-iss, ee-STIV-ah-liss] is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe but has been introduced in many parts of the world, such as the eastern and western regions of
Sutera cordata [SOO-ter-uh kor-DAY-tuh] known as the Bacopa plant [buh-KOH-puh] is an attractive, creeping annual plant hailing from the rainier regions of South Africa and belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae.
Clarkia [KLAR-kee-uh] is a self-seeding hardy annual plant and annual wildflower apart of the Evening Primrose family (Onagraceae). Clarkia wildflowers are so-called because they were “discovered” growing on the coastal
Nemesia is a genus of annuals and perennials native to the sandy regions of South Africa, but the most widely cultivated varieties are annuals. Pronounced [ne-MEE-see-uh], the name comes from
Iberis umbellata (candytuft) is one of the easiest annuals to grow, and is a perfect summer annual for growing in almost any setting. Commonly grown as an edging plant or in
The pocketbook plant (Calceolaria), with its gorgeous flower display, makes it a favorite in households across the country. It’s a hardy annual plant with thick, pouch-like flowers native to Central and South America. Due
The snapdragon plants – Antirrhinum majus [an-TEE-ry-num MAY-jus] are old-fashioned plants native to the Mediterranean. Snapdragons add a great deal of color, charm, and fragrance to a sunny flower garden throughout the
“Look, Look, Look at the Flowers.” Who doesn’t want their garden beds or window boxes filled with annual flowers to scream as people pass by? A garden with annual plants
Flowers… we want colorful flowers in the light shade and full sun flowers as well. Some plants like lantana varieties in the landscape can handle the sun, others can’t. When