Amaranth flowers are largely used as ornamental plants in gardens, thanks to their gorgeous pendant flowers in bright colors. But did you know that these flowers also have a lot of symbolism, too? Amaranth flowers signify immortality, but there are other meanings worth exploring, too. Let’s take a look. At A Glance: What You Should Know About Amaranth Amaranth is … Read More
There are amazing wonders in Australia, not just in terms of culture, the people, the rich history, and the views, but also in the world of plants. Depending on your climate, you may even be able to grow some of these in your own slice of paradise, or, as houseplants (depending on plant rarity, protected species, and avoiding any that … Read More
One of the most interesting and well-loved species of cacti across the globe belongs to the Astrophytum genus, known as Astrophytum asterias, or the star cactus. These low-growing plants come from Texas and Mexico, but they are grown across the world for their unique looks, resembling a star. Why Should You Grow A Star Cactus? The star cactus is easily … Read More
Aconitum has many interesting names, including blue rocket, monkshood, aconite, wolfsbane, mousebane, leopard’s bane, and the devil’s helmet. There’s more than 250 different species of these plants, which come from the buttercup plant family. All are perennials, and come from Europe, Asia, and North America. Aconitum At A Glance Aconite, or wolfsbane, is very easy to spot when they are … Read More
The Amsonia genus comes from the dogbane plant family, Apocynaceae, and encompasses 18 different flowering plants. Amsonia plants are also known as blue stars, and most come from North America, though one species hails from East Asia, and another comes from the Mediterranean. Amsonia At A Glance Amsonia plants are recognizable for their starry flowers, which are tubular where they … Read More
Alstroemeria is a genus belonging to the Alstroemeriaceae plant family, consisting of over 50 different species of flowering plants. These plants come from South America, but they are grown all over the world for their beauty and bright colors. Alstroemeria At A Glance These lovely plants are usually referred to as lilies, but they are not true lilies, as they … Read More
Achillea, also known as yarrow, is a genus made up of over 100 different flowering plants in the sunflower plant family, Asteraceae. These plants hail from North America, parts of Europe, and Asia. Achillea At A Glance This genus consists of herbaceous perennial plants, all of which are fragrant and fairly hardy. You can recognize them by their feathery, silvery … Read More
Part of the dogbane plant family, Apocynaceae, the Asclepias genus comes from the Americas. There are roughly 200 different species of herbaceous perennials which come under the milkweed genus, notable for their globular clusters of tiny, starry flowers. Milkweed At A Glance Asclepias plants attract a multitude of pollinators, and feature unusual flowers. These flowers are specifically designed to make … Read More
The allium genus isn’t as clear-cut as other genera, as it not only includes the ornamental onion that we grow in gardens as an ornamental plant, but also onions, garlic, chives, leeks, and shallots. Depending on how you classify the plants in the genus, there are between 260 and 979 different species, but we’ll be focusing on the ornamental alliums. … Read More
The Anthurium genus consists of around 1000 different species of plants that produce flowers, and these hail from the Arum family, related to the peace lily, the snake lily, and the calla lily. You can see the resemblance in the flowers, which are usually shaped like clubs or spikes, or hearts, forming false flowers with true flowers on the spadix. … Read More
