Marigolds are flowering plants of the genus Tagetes of the sunflower family Asteraceae. There are 56 species of marigolds. Marigolds are native to North and South America, but some species have become naturalized around the world. Their habitats are shores, ponds, springs, quiet waters in streams, ditches, wetlands, wet meadows, waterside swamps and meadows which … Read more
A daylily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis. There are about 15 species of daylilies. More than 80,000 of cultivars have been registered by local and international Hemerocallis societies. They are found from central Europe to eastern Asia. Gardening enthusiasts and professional horticulturalists have long bred daylily species for their attractive flowers. Often … Read more
Cyclamen is a genus of flowering plants of in the family Myrsinaceae. There are 23 species of cyclamens. They are native to the Middle East and southern and central Europe, and one species in Somalia. It was traditionally classified in the family Primulaceae, was reclassified in the family Myrsinaceae in 2000. Cyclamens are grown widely … Read more
Poppy is the common name for any of the plants comprising the Papaver genus in the flowering plant family Papaveraceae. Most poppies are found in the Northern Hemisphere, and several species of poppies are cultivated as garden ornamentals. Poppies are herbaceous annual, biennial or short-lived perennial plants. Some species are monocarpic, dying after flowering. In … Read more
Snowdrop (genus Galanthus) is a genus of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. There are about 20 species of snowdrops. Snowdrop is native to Europe and southwestern Asia. It has escaped gardens and naturalized in parts of eastern North America. Snowdrops are grown in both cold winter regions and moderate winters, but keep in mind … Read more
Narcissus is a genus of flowering plants of the Amaryllidaceae (amaryllis) family. Various common names including daffodil, daffadowndilly, narcissus and jonquil are used to describe all or some members of the genus. Plural form of narcissus is Narcissi or narcissuses or narcissus. There are about 50 species of narcissus. The species are native to southern … Read more
Peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. There are between 25 and 40 species; but the current consensus is 33 known species. They are native to Asia, Europe and Western North America. There are two distinct groups of peonies: the herbaceous and the tree, or moutan, … Read more
Bleeding heart is a species of flowering plant in the poppy family Papaveraceae. Other common names include “lyre flower” and “lady-in-a-bath.” It is native to Siberia, northern China, Korea, Japan and North America. Botanically speaking, bleeding hearts are herbaceous perennials. Several cultivars have been selected. ‘Alba’ has white flowers, and ‘Gold Heart’, introduced from Hadspen … Read more
Bellflower are annual, perennial, and biennial herbs that compose the genus Campanula (family Campanulaceae). There are over 500 species of bellflowers. Although the common name, bellflower, suggests tubular flowers, the size and shape of the blooms — as well as those species whose flowers in no way resemble a bell — gives some idea of … Read more