Although there are many things to indicate the changing of the season, nothing is as potent or as beautiful as spring flowers. After having spent a chilly, white winter, most people are thrilled to see the slashes of color, and smell the heady fragrances of wild-growing blooms; not to mention the excitement of seeing your …
The agapanthus flower is a small genus of between 6 and 10 species which are separated into several different classifications, and is a member of the agapanthaceae family. These flowers – which are sometimes referred to as lily of the Nile – are summer blooming and native to South Africa. Although most of the naturally …
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 …
Native to Japan, Korea and China, the cherry blossom flower has become a celebrated symbol of both life and death. This is due to the fact that they burst forth in early spring, then fall to the ground within a week. The cherry blossom tree is from the genus prunus, which holds a moderate 400 …
The pokeweed plant – also known as the pokeberry, inkberry, or simply poke – is a common name for the genus phytolacca, which is a member of the phytolaccaceae family. These perennial herbs are native to areas of New Zealand, East Asia, and North and South America. Pokeweeds occasionally take on a tree-like appearance, and …
The name of the delphinium flower is derived from the Latin word for dolphin; this is due to the long, sleek appearance of the unopened flower. Delphiniums are a genus of around 300 species in the ranunculaceae family. These flower stems grow from 4 inches to roughly 7 feet in height, the blossoms of which …
Lupine flowers, which belong to the lupinus genus, are members of the family fabaceae and subfamily faboideae. These blossoms have a large growth span, reaching from areas of the western United States to South America, and Africa to the Mediterranean. Lupines are mostly made up of perennials, but there are also annual and shrub varieties. …
For many people the forsythia plant is one of the best representatives of spring. When the forsythia – which is a deciduous shrub that is native to Asia and Eastern portions of Europe – bursts forth with bright yellow blossoms, gardeners know that spring has officially begun. Forsythia is a genus which contains roughly eleven …
The most recognizable form of the violet flower is the garden violet. This is mainly due to its brilliant purple hue which has become the violet’s signature shade. However, due to its extensive family – an amazing 500 species in the Violaceae genus – there are a vast amount of colors available. White and cream …
The burning bush shrub, or euonymus alatus, is a deciduous, ornamental plant that grows rapidly and can reach heights in excess of 15 feet – depending on the species. Burning bushes belong to the large celastraceae family, and are native to areas of central Japan, Korea and China, as well as more easterly portions of …
