Charming Flowers

They thrive in almost any type of soil, will grow in sun or shade, and are rarely troubled by insect pests or disease. Daylilies are known for their toughness, but they also dazzle with their big, colorful flowers. Blooming starts in midsummer and continues into early fall, with new blossoms opening each day. The Daylily is not a true lily. So…

The bright green foliage forms a tight growing, mat that covers itself in early to mid-spring with a carpet of bright pink flowers. The ice plant can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seeds. If propagating by division, it is best to divide the plants in the spring. Cuttings can be taken anytime in the spring, summer, or fall. When…

A childhood favorite Buttercups are one of the most common wild flowers.  Their abundant bright yellow flowers are hard to miss, inhabiting meadows, fields, by the roadside, in our gardens, swamps and bogs. It has yellow, shiny petals, and grows wild in many places. It is poisonous to eat for humans and cattle, but when dry the poison is not active.…

Growing hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) in the garden is a goal of many gardeners who remember these impressive flowers from their youth. Hollyhocks add drama and height, making an impressive backdrop to shorter perennials. Alcea is a genus of about 60 species of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae, commonly known as the hollyhocks.  They are native to Asia and…

Cyclamen is a petite flowering plant that has sweet-scented, small blooms on long stems that stretch up above the foliage. It is a tuberous perennial, meaning it dies down to its thick roots (tubers) during its summer dormancy period and then regrows quickly each fall. Its flowers come in shades of pink, purple, red, and white. It's commonly grown as…

Very easy to grow, exquisite for borders, pots, blooms for an extended period. Zinnias are one of the easiest flowers to grow, as they grow quickly and bloom heavily. Zinnia flowers can create a massive burst of color in your garden, so consider trying them this year! Zinnias have stiff, hairy stems and oval or lance-shaped leaves arranged opposite each other and often clasping…

If only plants bore money as gifts on their leaves! But since they do not, why not go for a plant where you can stretch your imagination a bit and visualize that the the round, plump, flat leaves actually look like coins! It doesn’t harm the cause, that the plant is attractively leafy, requires little care and efficiently removes indoor…

So there are several plants to cover the walls or empty spaces in your home as mentioned above. But how about one to adorn an empty table or desk? Why not do it with this love tree? ( the literal name of this plant in Greek!). It has dark green ,shiny heart shaped leaves which look great on a tabletop…

The Lucky bamboo is an easy to grow plant which can thrive in soil or water. The plant having a name starting with the word“ Lucky” itself is a dead giveaway! Call this “good luck plant” it has opened up a whole new way for people afraid of or who carry the “brown thumb” badge with them, along with adding some green with…

Looking for an indoor plant that is exceptionally easy to care for? A plant whose leaves whose leaves can add a dash of contrast to your home? Then look no further. Studies have shown that spider plant is quite effective in cleaning indoor air by absorbing chemicals including formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, and carbon monoxide in homes or offices. Spider plants…

Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant or Silver Vase Plant) makes a great houseplant because it’s beautiful and low-maintenance. Aechmeas make great houseplants and their large pink blooms can brighten your home for months. The silver vase plant forms an upright vase-shaped rosette of arching silver green leaves with spiny edges. The silver coloring comes from the whitish scales called trichomes that…

. The secret of lady’s slipper’s undeniable attraction is its fragrance, which is partly the same as burrowing bees’ pheromones. Apart from the fact that the flower secretes this itself, the soft hair covering the sack releases the scent of the insect that is trying to leave. Lady’s slipper has locally adapted to the pollinators in its different habitats, which…