AMERICAN GARDENER

Genus Centaurea, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor’s button, is native to Europe. In the past, it often grew as a weed in cornfields with double 1 1/2-inch blooms that resemble miniature carnations hence its name. The cornflower plant is easy to grow by seed and makes a long-lasting cut flower, even retaining the blue color when … Read more

Morning glory (Ipomoea spp.) is the common name for over 1,000 species of flowering plants in the family Convolvulaceae, whose current taxonomy and systematics are in flux. As the name suggests, most morning glory flowers unfurl into full bloom in the early morning. The flowers usually start to fade a few hours before the corolla begins to display … Read more

Hyacinthus is a small genus of bulbous herbs, spring-blooming perennials. They are fragrant flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae and are commonly called hyacinths. An old-fashioned spring-flowering bulb, Hyacinth is valued for its waxy, sweet-smelling flowers that come in colors ranging from pale pastels to intense shades of blue and purple. The spiky … Read more

Sweet William, also known as Dianthus barbatus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to southern Europe and parts of Asia, including the Pyrenees, the Carpathians, and the Balkans. It has also adapted to northeastern China, Korea, and southeastern Russia. Sweet William is a short-lived perennial or biennial plant, growing … Read more

Nitrogen-fixing plants span a wide range of ecosystems and uses, from reforestation and agroforestry to ornamental gardening and agriculture. These plants have the unique ability to convert atmospheric nitrogen, which is not directly usable by most plants, into a form that can be assimilated into plant tissues. This process is called nitrogen fixation and is … Read more

Lupinus, commonly known as lupin, lupine, or regionally bluebonnet, is a genus of plants in the legume family Fabaceae. The genus includes over 199 species, with centres of diversity in North and South America. Smaller centres occur in North Africa and the Mediterranean. They are widely cultivated, both as a food source and as ornamental … Read more

Rudbeckia, commonly known as Black-eyed Susans, Gloriosa Daisies, or Coneflowers, are a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family. Rudbeckia flowers feature a prominent, raised central disc in black, brown shades of green, and in-between tones. All are native to North America, and many species are cultivated in gardens for their showy yellow or gold … Read more

Primerose Flower Picture The primrose (Primula vulgaris) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Its name, derived from the Latin word primus, meaning “first,” reflects its status as one of the earliest bloomers in spring. This plant is usually found in woodlands, grasslands, and along hedgerows, where its … Read more

The term “primerose” is derived from Old French “primerose” and Medieval Latin “prīma rosa,” meaning “first rose.” It is often used to refer to the evening primrose, a plant native to North America. Primrose is a flowering plant in the genus Primula and the family Primulaceae. Primroses are known as Primula vulgaris, vulgaris meaning ‘commonly seen growing all over … Read more

Abies procera, the noble fir, also called red fir and Christmas tree, is a species of fir native to the United States. It occurs at altitudes of 300–1,500 meters (980–4,920 ft). David Douglas discovered the species in the Cascade Range in the early 19th century, calling it “noble fir”. The specific epithet procera means “tall”. It is the world’s tallest true fir. Noble fir is found in … Read more