AMERICAN GARDENER

Lantana is a vibrant, sun-drenched flowering shrub originating from the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. A member of the Verbenaceae family, it has spread across Africa, Asia, India, and the Pacific over centuries, where it has become both a treasured ornamental plant and, in some regions, a notoriously invasive species due … Read more

Lantana is a bold, sun-loving flowering shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, though it has naturalized across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific over centuries. Belonging to the family Verbenaceae, it is one of the most recognizable and widely grown ornamental plants in warm climates, celebrated for its brilliant, multi-colored flower … Read more

Geraniums are among the most beloved and widely grown flowering plants in the world, cherished for their vibrant blooms, attractive foliage, and remarkable versatility. Though commonly called geraniums, most garden varieties belong to the genus Pelargonium, native to South Africa, and were brought to Europe in the 17th century where they quickly captured the hearts … Read more

Desert Rose is a striking succulent shrub native to the arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Known scientifically as Adenium obesum, it belongs to the family Apocynaceae and thrives in hot, dry climates where most other plants struggle to survive. One of its most distinctive features is its swollen, bottle-shaped base called a … Read more

The Desert Rose, known botanically as Adenium obesum, is one of the most spectacular and exotic-looking flowering plants in the world, belonging to the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. Native to the arid and semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian Peninsula — from Senegal and Mauritania in the west, across the Sahel, through East Africa, … Read more

Protea is one of the most ancient, extraordinary, and visually arresting flowering plants on earth, belonging to the family Proteaceae — a lineage so old that it predates the breaking apart of the supercontinent Gondwana over 300 million years ago. The genus Protea comprises over 100 recognized species, the overwhelming majority of which are native … Read more

Monkshood, known botanically as Aconitum napellus, is one of the most dramatic and architecturally striking perennial plants available to the gardener, belonging to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. Native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia, where it grows wild along stream banks, in alpine meadows, and in the cool shade of mountain forests, it … Read more

Jacob’s Ladder, known botanically as Polemonium caeruleum, is an elegant and graceful perennial wildflower belonging to the phlox family, Polemoniaceae. Native to a broad swath of temperate regions spanning Europe, Asia, and North America, it has been grown in cottage and woodland gardens for hundreds of years and remains a firm favorite among gardeners who … Read more

The Balloon Flower, scientifically known as Platycodon grandiflorus, is a charming and distinctive perennial plant belonging to the bellflower family, Campanulaceae. Native to East Asia — including China, Japan, Korea, and eastern Siberia — it has been cultivated in gardens for thousands of years and remains a beloved ornamental plant worldwide. Its common name perfectly … Read more