Dahlia flowers are blooming plants that yield blossoms in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. They originated in Mexico and are the country’s national flower. Dahlias have been cultivated in Central and South America since the pre-Hispanic era....
The iris plant, or Iris germanica, can be found all over the northern hemisphere, from North America, to Europe, to Asia. It is named after Iris, the Greek god of rainbows; some believe this is because of the vast variety of colors the iris plant comes in. With its...
The magnolia plant is commonly found in private gardens, botanical gardens and public parks in areas of the world where it can thrive. Magnolia plants are both deciduous and evergreen and are sought after for their huge, showy, aromatic flowers and deliciously...
A true winner that’s suitable for nearly any garden, hosta plants are a leafy shade-loving perennial that sets itself apart with its wonderful array of foliage shapes, colors, textures, and sizes. These plants are garden workhorses when it comes to the reward...
The milkweed plant is important to many species of insects, particularly the monarch butterfly. Monarch caterpillars require this plant to reproduce. Learning how to grow the milkweed plant is easy, and in doing so, home gardeners can help monarch butterflies reverse...
