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Ornithogalum dubium, also known as the Sun Star or Orange Star, is a bulbous perennial from South Africa that produces bright orange, star-shaped flowers in late winter or spring. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Ornithogalum dubium, also known as the Sun Star or Orange Star, is a bulbous perennial from South Africa that produces bright orange, star-shaped flowers in late winter or spring. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Clivia miniata, is a flowering plant known for its large clusters of vibrant orange trumpet-shaped flowers and dark green, strap-like leaves. It is native to southern Africa and is popular as a houseplant or an outdoor plant in mild climates, but requires care like dappled to deep shade
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Clivia miniata, is a flowering plant known for its large clusters of vibrant orange trumpet-shaped flowers and dark green, strap-like leaves. It is native to southern Africa and is popular as a houseplant or an outdoor plant in mild climates, but requires care like dappled to deep shade
Hellebores are evergreen perennials known for their winter and early spring blooms, belonging to the buttercup family. They are native to Europe and Asia and are popular for their hardiness, deer resistance, and ability to thrive in shady, woodland gardens. Common name Lenten rose
November 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Hellebores are evergreen perennials known for their winter and early spring blooms, belonging to the buttercup family. They are native to Europe and Asia and are popular for their hardiness, deer resistance, and ability to thrive in shady, woodland gardens. Common name Lenten rose
Azaleas are a type of flowering shrub known for their attractive blooms in spring, and are part of the Rhododendron genus
November 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Azaleas are a type of flowering shrub known for their attractive blooms in spring, and are part of the Rhododendron genus
The term "irrodies" is likely a misspelling or misinterpretation of "iris," "dianthus," or "Flora" (or the Greek Chloris), which are all flowers with mythological connections to deities. The iris flower is named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow. Deites iridoidies
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The term "irrodies" is likely a misspelling or misinterpretation of "iris," "dianthus," or "Flora" (or the Greek Chloris), which are all flowers with mythological connections to deities. The iris flower is named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow. Deites iridoidies
Cyclamen are flowering plants that grow from a tuber and are known for their heart-shaped leaves and butterfly-like flowers in shades of pink, red, and white. They prefer cool temperatures and bright, indirect light
November 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Cyclamen are flowering plants that grow from a tuber and are known for their heart-shaped leaves and butterfly-like flowers in shades of pink, red, and white. They prefer cool temperatures and bright, indirect light
Ivy geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) is a trailing plant known for its ivy-like leaves and prolific blooms, commonly used in hanging baskets and window boxes
November 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Ivy geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) is a trailing plant known for its ivy-like leaves and prolific blooms, commonly used in hanging baskets and window boxes
Clematis, a group of flowering vines known for their bell-shaped, often nodding flowers. These plants are popular for their attractive blooms, which can range in color from purple to pink to white
November 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Clematis, a group of flowering vines known for their bell-shaped, often nodding flowers. These plants are popular for their attractive blooms, which can range in color from purple to pink to white
Platycodon grandiflorus, commonly known as the balloon flower, is a perennial plant prized for its unique, balloon-like buds that open into star-shaped, bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, pink, and white. Native to East Asia
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Platycodon grandiflorus, commonly known as the balloon flower, is a perennial plant prized for its unique, balloon-like buds that open into star-shaped, bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, pink, and white. Native to East Asia
Pincushion" can refer to two different plants: Scabiosa, also called pincushion flower, and Leucospermum, known as pincushion protea
November 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Pincushion" can refer to two different plants: Scabiosa, also called pincushion flower, and Leucospermum, known as pincushion protea
Beardtongues are a genus of flowering plants called Penstemon, known for their tubular, two-lipped flowers and a distinctive, often hairy, sterile stamen that resembles a beard. These plants are popular in gardens for their showy blooms, which attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.
November 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Beardtongues are a genus of flowering plants called Penstemon, known for their tubular, two-lipped flowers and a distinctive, often hairy, sterile stamen that resembles a beard. These plants are popular in gardens for their showy blooms, which attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.
Argyranthemum, commonly known as the Marguerite daisy, is a daisy-like flowering plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is a popular choice for beds, borders, and containers, blooming prolifically throughout the season.
November 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Argyranthemum, commonly known as the Marguerite daisy, is a daisy-like flowering plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is a popular choice for beds, borders, and containers, blooming prolifically throughout the season.
Magnolia ‘Tinker bell grows to a moderate height of 10 to 15 feet, with a narrow spread of 4 to 6 feet, making it an ideal choice for ornamental planting.
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Magnolia ‘Tinker bell grows to a moderate height of 10 to 15 feet, with a narrow spread of 4 to 6 feet, making it an ideal choice for ornamental planting.
The Royal Star Magnolia is a compact, fast-growing tree or shrub known for its fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in early spring
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The Royal Star Magnolia is a compact, fast-growing tree or shrub known for its fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in early spring
Magnolia 'Alexandrina', also known as the saucer magnolia, is a deciduous flowering tree or shrub with showy, fragrant blooms
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Magnolia 'Alexandrina', also known as the saucer magnolia, is a deciduous flowering tree or shrub with showy, fragrant blooms
The Magnolia 'Sunsation', also known as the Sunshine Magnolia, is a deciduous tree known for its large, fragrant, yellow flowers that bloom in mid to late spring
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The Magnolia 'Sunsation', also known as the Sunshine Magnolia, is a deciduous tree known for its large, fragrant, yellow flowers that bloom in mid to late spring
The Magnolia 'Genie' is a compact, deciduous tree known for its striking, fragrant flowers that bloom in spring and autumn.
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The Magnolia 'Genie' is a compact, deciduous tree known for its striking, fragrant flowers that bloom in spring and autumn.
The Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' is a deciduous tree or shrub known for its bright yellow flowers that bloom in late spring
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' is a deciduous tree or shrub known for its bright yellow flowers that bloom in late spring
Arctotis, commonly known as African Daisy, is a genus of low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants from the Asteraceae family. They are prized for their large, daisy-like flowers that come in a wide range of colors, including reds, purples, yellows, and oranges
November 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Arctotis, commonly known as African Daisy, is a genus of low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants from the Asteraceae family. They are prized for their large, daisy-like flowers that come in a wide range of colors, including reds, purples, yellows, and oranges
Bearded irises are popular, easy-to-grow perennials known for their showy flowers with upright "standards" and downward-hanging "falls" that have a fuzzy "beard" of hairs in the center
November 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Bearded irises are popular, easy-to-grow perennials known for their showy flowers with upright "standards" and downward-hanging "falls" that have a fuzzy "beard" of hairs in the center
Siberian iris (Iris sibirica) is a hardy, rhizomatous perennial known for its elegant, often blue or purple flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer.
November 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Siberian iris (Iris sibirica) is a hardy, rhizomatous perennial known for its elegant, often blue or purple flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer.
The Purple Trumpet Vine (Clytostoma callistegioides) is a fast-growing, evergreen climber admired for its vibrant lavender-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers with delicate, darker veins. Blooming in spring and sporadically through summer, the flowers stand out beautifully against the green foliage.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The Purple Trumpet Vine (Clytostoma callistegioides) is a fast-growing, evergreen climber admired for its vibrant lavender-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers with delicate, darker veins. Blooming in spring and sporadically through summer, the flowers stand out beautifully against the green foliage.
Shirley poppies are a cultivar group of the wild field poppy (Papaver rhoeas) known for their ruffled, papery flowers in a variety of colors, including pink, red, white, and yellow
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Shirley poppies are a cultivar group of the wild field poppy (Papaver rhoeas) known for their ruffled, papery flowers in a variety of colors, including pink, red, white, and yellow
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a flowering plant known for its clusters of colorful, often fragrant, flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. It is a low-maintenance biennial or short-lived perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a flowering plant known for its clusters of colorful, often fragrant, flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. It is a low-maintenance biennial or short-lived perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.