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 gentian flower is a genus of the gentianaceae family, which holds a staggering 400 species to its name. These flowers are considered to be very hardy and have been known to grow across all of the continents except the Antarctic. The bold, beautiful colors of the gentian tend to vary depending upon their region. …
The tansy plant is a flowering herbaceous perennial that belongs to the tanacetum genus, and is a member of the large asteraceae family. These hardy little plants are native to Asia and Europe, and can grow in just about any soil, provided that the area is nice and sunny. Tansy plants are made up of …
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 …
The orange blossom flower sprouts from the flowering orange tree in the citrus genus. Although these plants – which belong to the rutaceae family – are best known for their luscious fruits, they are also well loved for their variety of uses and pretty, elegant appearance. These blooms, which are native to subtropical areas of …
The clematis is a large genus of flowing plants that contains about 300 species and is a member of the ranunculaceae family. Clematis plants are woody, climbing shrubs and herbaceous perennials with delicate stems, and divided leafstalks and leaflets which allow the plant to become anchored to nearly any structure. These plants are best known …
The pansy (also known as the pansy violet, Johnny-jump-up, and heartsease) is a hybrid plant, cultivated as a garden flower in England during the late 1830s. Because it is a genetic hybrid, the pansy has been modified by horticulturalists to grow in every imaginable color, including purple, violet, red, yellow, gold, orange, white, and even …
Mullein is a genus of roughly 250 species, the most popular of which is the verbascum thapsus, or common mullein plant. The common mullein is biennial, hardy and native to areas of northern Africa, Asia and Europe. During their first year of growth, mulleins are erect, but low-growing basal rosettes; as they mature they shoot …
The oleander plant, which belongs to the apocynaceae family and apocynoideae subfamily, is the only member of the nerium genus. These evergreen plants are made up of shrubs and small trees, and have a broad range of native growth – from areas of the Mediterranean, Portugal and Morocco, all the way through to southern regions …
Perennial flowers have widely become a staple in the gardens of some of the most avid growers. The reason that these beautiful blossoms have become so popular is due largely to their permanence, reliability, and their ability to fill out and add color to shrubs and other greenery in the garden. Another reason for their …
