Spider Chrysanthemums: History, Characteristics & Cultivation

Chrysanthemums have a long history and are native to Asia, particularly China and Japan. They were first cultivated in China over 2000 years ago. They were introduced to Europe in the 17th century, where for years they have been popular among gardeners. Today, are grown all over the world. Spider mums are part of the … Read more

Anemone Chrysanthemums: History, Characteristics & Cultivation

Chrysanthemums originated in China, where they have been cultivated for over 2,500 years. They held a special place in Chinese culture, symbolizing longevity and nobility. Chrysanthemums were brought to Europe in the 17th century by Dutch explorers. Since then, they’ve become a common garden flowers in many homesteads, appreciated for their bold colors, diverse forms … Read more

Chrysanthemum (Mums): History, Characteristics & Cultivation

Chrysanthemums, often called mums or chrysanths, are flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae. The genus Chrysanthemum contains about 30 species of plants native to Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia and the center of diversity is in China. Countless horticultural varieties and cultivars exist. The name “chrysanthemum” is derived from the Greek words “chrysos,” meaning gold, and “anthemon,” … Read more

Muskogee Crape Myrtle: History, Characteristics & Cultivation

The Muskogee Crape Myrtle, also known as Lagerstroemia ‘Muskogee’, is a popular cultivar of the Crape Myrtle tree. It is a deciduous, upright-spreading large shrub or small tree with a vase-like crown. It was developed by the United States National Arboretum in Washington D.C and given the name of the native American Indian tribe ‘Muskogee’. … Read more

Golden Splendor Lily: History, Characteristics & Cultivation

Lilium ‘Golden Splendor’, also known as Golden Splendour Lily, is a hybrid lily developed as part of the trumpet lily group. It was developed in the mid-20th century by Dr. Jan de Graaff by crossing different trumpet lilies. Dr. de Graaff is credited with developing many notable lily cultivars. He developed this lily at the … Read more

Black Out Lily: History, Characteristics & Cultivation

The Black Out Lily (Lilium ‘Black Out’) is part of the Division I Asiatic hybrid lily group. Usually Asiatic lilies are among the first lilies to bloom in the summer, starting their floral display in June and continuing for several weeks. Unlike other lilies, Asiatic lilies generally have little to no fragrance. Flowers bloom in … Read more

Golden-rayed Lily: History, Characteristics & Cultivation

The Golden-rayed Lily, also known as Lilium auratum, is one of the true lilies. It is native to Japan and is sometimes called the goldband lily. It is particularly prevalent in the mountainous regions of Honshu and Shikoku islands, where it’s known as the “yamayuri” (literally meaning “mountain lily”). The Golden-Rayed Lily was introduced to Europe and North America … Read more

Stargazer Lily: History, Characteristics & Cultivation

Lilium ‘Stargazer’ is a hybrid lily that belongs to the ‘Oriental group’. Oriental lilies are known for their fragrant perfume, blooming mid-to-late summer. This isn’t just an average lily, it’s a star among the flowers, with its upward-facing blooms. The lily come in different colors, with the most common being a bright pink with speckles … Read more