Part of the aster plant family, Solidago, or the goldenrod, is the genus name for between 100 and 120 different species, all of which produce fabulous flowers. Most hail from North America, while some can be found in Europe, Asia, and South America. For rays of golden yellow flowers, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a brighter option than solidago. At … Read More
Rockfoil, Saxifrage, or Saxifraga, is the largest genus in the Saxifrage plant family, made up of just under 450 different species. These plants come from many areas of North America, Asia, and Europe, and because they hail from different climates, they are also suitable for a range of gardens. Saxifrage At A Glance Saxifrage plants are known for their delicate … Read More
The genus spiraea belongs to the rose plant family, and encompasses between 80 and 100 different species of ornamental shrubs. These plants come from the temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and are grown all over for their ornamental flowers. Spiraea At A Glance Most people refer to the plants under this genus as spirea, and you may also see … Read More
Sedum is a genus belonging to the Crassula plant family, and these plants are also known as stonecrops. As it contains at least 500 different species, this is one of the larger succulent groups. This genus is among the most diverse within the Crassulaceae plant family. Some plants are annuals, biennials, or perennials, depending on the variety you choose. While … Read More
Part of the mint family, Lamiaceae, the salvia genus has just under 1000 different species of perennial, biennial and annual plants, making it the largest genus in the family. Salvia At A Glance Salvia hails from many parts of the world, and is grown as an ornamental plant in many gardens, especially those which don’t see a lot of rainfall. … Read More
The scilla genus contains just under 100 different species of flowering perennials, the majority of which come from woodland, seashores, and alpine meadows in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Scillas are fairly compact, producing fantastic flowers in shades of blue, white, and purple, which are either starry or bell-shaped. Scilla At A Glance Scilla plants are perfect for woodland … Read More
Saffron You may be surprised to know that the spice saffron comes from a crocus called Crocus sativus, or the saffron crocus. One of the reasons saffron is so expensive is that it is the stigmas inside the crocus, which not only have to be harvested by hand, but it also takes 150 crocus flowers to make a single gram … Read More
Sweet peas are fantastic plants which have been popular with gardeners across the world for so many years, and it’s not difficult to see why. These gorgeous blooms are climbers. Loved by cut flower gardeners everywhere, sweet peas repeat flower during the season, often needing you to cut more flowers every single day to prolong the blooming period. There are … Read More
Succulents are among the easiest plants to care for, as long as you give them enough sunlight and the right watering routine. Not only that, but among the succulent group you can find some of the most unusual plants around, and their easy care makes it ideal to go looking for some of the most unusual, beautiful varieties. It is … Read More
A plant that’s sure to bring a smile to your face is the string of dolphins, adding a tropical vibe into any room. Unlike some plants which have unusual foliage and prove quite difficult to care for, the string of dolphins is a lovely, easy-going plant which is perfect for beginners. Interested in growing your own string of dolphins? Here’s … Read More
