Plants

Asters are a vast and diverse genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae — the daisy family — whose name derives directly from the Greek word for “star,” a fitting tribute to the cheerful, star-shaped blooms that define the genus. Though the taxonomy of Asters has undergone significant reorganization in recent decades — with … Read more

Clematis is one of the most beloved and widely cultivated flowering vines in the world, earning it the well-deserved title of “Queen of Vines.” Belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, this diverse genus encompasses over 300 species and thousands of cultivars, ranging from delicate ground-hugging wildflowers to vigorous climbers that can scale a wall or pergola … Read more

Daffodil, scientifically known as Narcissus, is one of the most universally recognized, beloved, and culturally significant flowering plants on earth. Belonging to the family Amaryllidaceae, the genus encompasses over 50 wild species and an astonishing more than 32,000 registered cultivars, making it one of the most extensively hybridized plants in horticultural history. The name Narcissus … Read more

Stock flower, botanically known as Matthiola incana and closely related to Matthiola longipetala (night-scented stock), is one of the most beloved and historically significant flowering plants in the world of horticulture. Belonging to the family Brassicaceae — the same family as cabbage, mustard, and wallflowers — Stock is a genus of approximately 50 species of … Read more

Delphinium is one of the most commanding and visually striking genera in the entire flowering plant kingdom, belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. Comprising over 300 species of annuals, biennials, and perennials, the genus takes its name from the Greek word delphis, meaning dolphin — a reference to the shape of the unopened flower buds, which … Read more

Scabiosa, commonly known as the pincushion flower, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Caprifoliaceae (formerly placed in Dipsacaceae). The genus comprises over 80 species of annuals, biennials, and perennials native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, though many cultivars have been widely embraced by gardeners across North America. The name “Scabiosa” is … Read more

Coreopsis is a genus within the Asteraceae family, commonly known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family. The name “Coreopsis” is derived from the Greek words “koris” (bug) and “opsis” (appearance), referring to the shape of the seed which resembles a bug or tick, leading to the common name “Tickseed.” There are over 80 species … Read more

Hydrangeas are among the most beloved flowering shrubs in the world, celebrated for their dramatic, globe-shaped blooms and their remarkable range of colors. But even the most beautiful cultivar will struggle — or fail entirely — if planted at the wrong time of year. Understanding when to put these plants in the ground is the … Read more

The iris is one of the most celebrated and recognizable flowering plants in the world, belonging to the genus Iris, which encompasses over 300 species distributed across the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The name “iris” comes from the Greek word for rainbow, a fitting tribute to the extraordinary range of colors these flowers … Read more

Anemone, commonly known as the windflower, is a genus of over 200 species of flowering plants belonging to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. The name itself is steeped in poetry — derived from the Greek word anemos, meaning wind, a reference to the ancient belief that the flowers only opened when the wind blew. Found across … Read more