Although most people associate the jonquil flower with narcissus blossoms – as their names have become interchangeable, they are a member of the same genus, and are more or less the same in general appearance – they are still thought, in the eyes of avid gardeners and botanists alike, to be a separate species. The [...]
The common stock flower is an easy to grow annual plant that is well loved for its sweet and spicy scent, which is often likened to a delicate, earthy tea. Growing from the small genus malcolmia, these plants are a member of the extensive brassicaceae family, and are native to regions of Asia Minor and [...]
The gerbera flower – which is undoubtedly a favorite amongst florists and gardeners alike – belongs to a small genus in the asteraceae family, and is native to South Africa – though it can also be seen growing wild throughout South America and Asia. This flower is best known for its large, brightly colored head [...]
The pincushion flower belongs to the scabiosa genus, which is a member of the relatively small dipsacaceae family. These blossoms – which are native to areas of both Asia and Europe – are considered prolific in their growth habits, and tend to form in large clumps surrounded by lobed, decorative foliage. Their heads take on [...]
The nigella flower – sometimes referred to by its common name, love in a mist, or its full scientific name, nigella damascena – is one of only 14 species within its small genus. It is a member of the ranunculaceae family, and is native to areas of southwest Asia, southern Europe and north Africa. These [...]
Although there is nothing in the world quite like freshly cut flowers, some people opt for a more artificial approach. There are many reasons for this – for example, a person might find that they are allergic to pollen; others may find that they have something of a black thumb when it comes to growing [...]
The Veronica flower belongs to one of the largest genera in the plantaginaceae family – bearing roughly 500 species to its name. Many botanists, though, are seeking to reclassify the hebe genus so that it may be included within the Veronica genus – as their taxonomic features are thought to be quite similar. With hebe [...]
The tassel flower is a single species in the herbaceous genus, emilia. It is a member of the extensive asteraceae family, and is native to tropical regions of Africa. The name tassel flower began as something of a description for its characteristic pompon-shaped head, which tends to form in clusters atop thin, spindly stems that [...]
Phlox flowers come from a perennial and annual genus of roughly 67 species in the polemoniaceae family, which are mostly native to areas of North America. Phloxes are considered very easy to grow, as they are a hardy breed that only require a decent amount of moisture, rich soil and either full or partial sunlight [...]
The tuberose flower belongs to the genus polianthes, and is a member of the agave – or agavaceae – family. This blossom – which is thought to be indigenous to areas of Mexico – is night blooming, but grows its best in sunny, warm locations. In appearance, these flowers are quite large and elegant. They [...]