Lupines, more commonly known as lupins, are a group of around 200 herbaceous and partly woody plants that belong to the genus Lupinus. They are members of the pea family Fabaceae, alongside sweet peas and edible peas! Most wild species are not particularly suited to being grown as ornamentals, however, a large number of hybrid … Read more
Chrysanthemums are perhaps one of the most popular flowering plants worldwide! They belong to the Chrysanthemum genus, which contains around 40 flowering plants, however, those grown and bred for the floral and garden industry are classified as Chrysanthemum x morifolium. Also known as “mums”, these plants are a part of the Asteraceae family which also … Read more
Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular flowers for both gardens and bouquets! They are part of the genus Chrysanthemum which contains roughly 40 flowering plants and is part of the Asteraceae family alongside daisies and dahlias. Garden and florist cultivars are fondly known as “mums” and have been given the classification Chrysanthemum x morifolium. … Read more
Hollyhocks are old garden favorites dating as far back as the 1500s in Britain. They are also known as Alcea rosea and are members of the Malvaceae family alongside other popular plants such as Mallows and Hibiscus! They have a wide USDA range (zones 2-10) and are classified as short-lived perennials or biennials. They are … Read more
Alcea rosea is commonly known as hollyhocks and are lovely flowering plants belonging to the genus Alcea. They are part of the Malvaceae family, which also contains Mallows and Hibiscus, and are classified as biennials, or short-lived perennials. However, they readily self-seed so they can persist for years in the garden. Hollyhocks are hugely popular … Read more
Dahlias are part of the genus Dahlia which is within the same family as daisies, the Asteraceae family. There are roughly 40 species in the genus, 6 of which have been extensively bred as garden ornamentals and as cut flowers. Dahlias are originally from mountainous regions in Mexico and Guatemala, where they were first discovered … Read more
Dahlias are wonderful flowering plants that belong to the Asteraceae family! The genus Dahlia contains around 40 species, 6 of which have been bred for cultivation as garden ornamentals and the flower industry. These hugely popular plants are tuberous perennials that will bring color to your garden year after year. Shorter cultivars look particularly impressive … Read more
Sweet peas, also called Lathyrus odoratus, are wonderful annual plants that are a top choice among gardeners. The genus Lathyrus contains around 160 species, and is part of the Fabaceae family along with edible peas! They are mostly climbing vines, but some are dwarf varieties that grow as bushy mounds, which makes them perfect for … Read more
Sweet Peas or Lathyrus odoratus are beautiful annuals that belong to the genus Lathyrus which contains roughly 160 species of flowering plants. They are part of the legume family Fabaceae, and are related to the edible pea which also belongs to the Fabaceae group! These plants are familiar favorites, particularly for growers with cottage-style or … Read more
Poppies are any flowering plants of the Papaveraceae family, which contains 44 genera and over 800 species, the most notable of which belong to the genus Papaver. Poppy flowers are very distinctive and both their blooms and seed capsules are easily recognized. Poppy flowers are important symbols in today’s society, the California Poppy is the … Read more
