Marvel of Peru flowers pictures.
Mirabilis Jalapa The four o'clock flower-Mirabilis jalapa, this popular garden plant is starting to bloom in July.The flowers open in the afternoon, that's where the name comes from. They stay open during the night, being pollinated by nocturnal pollinators, like the sphinx moths or hawk moths. Als…
Cypress flowers pictures.
The Cypress vine will bear flowers every day from July until the end of September, though not as many as Ipomoea purpurea. The species is sown indoors and may be taken out-of-doors to the warmest and sunniest spot you can find by the end of May. It is also possible to buy the plant, though it is not…
Mezereon flowers pictures.
Mezereon (Daphne Mezereum)perennial shrub, March-April, 40-120cm highThis plant is also known as “tormented throat” as it contains toxins that inflame the throat, even a few berries can cause fatalities and the juice of the berries can cause rashes and blisters. It’s interesting though that wagtails…
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Borage flowers pictures.
Borage, which is also called the starflower originated in Syria, but spread throughout the Mediterranean region, as well as Europe, North Africa, Asia, and South America.Bees love borage flowers and are attracted to gardens where it blooms.Its also said to strengthen the pest and disease resistance …
Hop flowers.
The ancient Romans grew hops as a garden plant and ate the young spring shoots which are reminiscent in taste of asparagus. English country folk and gypsies in the following centuries would continue to partake of hops in this manner and, as is so often the case, hops made its way into the herbalist’…
Currant flowers pictures.
Red-flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) is a Pacific Northwest native deciduous shrub. and member of the Currant family (Grossulariaceae).Found along coastal areas from British Columbia, south to central California, it is well known as a hummingbird bush. The red flowers are early bloomers, making…
Hortensia flowers.
Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla Common Name: Big leaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Lace-cap hydrangea, Florist's Hydrangea This is one of…
Crown imperial flowers pictures.
BotanicalName: Fritillaria imperialis Common Name: Crown imperial Native to Iran, Afghanistan and the foothills of the Himalayas, The flower grows 3 to 4 feet tall on a stalk that ends in a tuft of green fronds somewhat like palm trees …
Cornflowers pictures.
Description: Bachelor's button grows one to three feet tall with innumerable fluffy but trim round flowers held above the rather sparse, long and narrow gray-green leaves. The habit of growth is relatively loose, except with compact new cultivars. The inhabitant of Europe has such common names as C…
Pincushion protea flowers pictures.
This flower is known as Leucospermum in the scientific world. It is part of the Proteaceae family. In addition, this family of plants has over 100 species. This diverse family includes trees, and shrubs. Moreover, majority of these species can be found in South Africa. The climate there is perfect …
