Richie
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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.
Saturday night at home.
November 9, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Saturday night at home.
A white oleander tree form is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub pruned into a single-trunked tree, typically reaching 10-20 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
A white oleander tree form is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub pruned into a single-trunked tree, typically reaching 10-20 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide
An unusual color on this common garden flower, Heirloom Pink Surprise Calendula
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
An unusual color on this common garden flower, Heirloom Pink Surprise Calendula
Mix of every wonderful. #pollenatorgarden
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Mix of every wonderful. #pollenatorgarden
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'
Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan is a hardy perennial
Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan is a hardy perennial
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'
Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan is a hardy perennial
Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan is a hardy perennial
Lemon Puff™ Shasta Daisy, Delightful double flowers with soft lemon yellow petals and darker golden yellow centers
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Lemon Puff™ Shasta Daisy, Delightful double flowers with soft lemon yellow petals and darker golden yellow centers
Salvia 'Mystic Spires' is a hybrid perennial known for its tall spikes of violet-blue flowers that bloom from summer until frost. It is a hardy plant that attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
November 4, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Salvia 'Mystic Spires' is a hybrid perennial known for its tall spikes of violet-blue flowers that bloom from summer until frost. It is a hardy plant that attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds