AMERICAN GARDENER

Clematis montana, commonly known as mountain clematis or Himalayan clematis, originates from the mountainous regions of Asia, particularly the Himalayas. It was introduced to Western gardens in the early 19th century. The species was first described by the botanist Buch.-Ham. ex DC., and over time, several cultivars have been developed to enhance color variations and … Read more

Clematis ‘Jackmanii’ is one of the most famous and widely grown clematis varieties, introduced by the Jackman nursery in England. It was bred by George Jackman in 1858 and first exhibited in 1863. This variety came from a cross between Clematis lanuginosa and Clematis viticella or possibly Clematis hendersonii. Its introduction marked the beginning of … Read more

Cyclamen belongs to the Primulaceae family. These plants have heart-shaped leaves, often variegated or with silver markings, which adds to their ornamental value. The flowers are distinctive with reflexed petals, giving them a somewhat swept-back look, which is quite unique among flowers. They come in a variety of colors including white, pink, red, and even … Read more

The honey locust, also known as the thorny locust or thorny honeylocust, is a deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae. Native to central North America, the Honey Locust can be found from Pennsylvania to Nebraska, and south to Texas and Mississippi where it is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys. Honey locust trees … Read more

Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known in its native territory as black locust, is a medium-sized hardwood deciduous tree, belonging to the tribe Robinieae of the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to a few small areas of the United States, but it has been widely planted and naturalized elsewhere in temperate North America, Europe, Southern Africa and Asia and is considered an … Read more

Sambucus nigra, commonly known as the European Elderberry or Black Elder, is one of the most well-known species within the Sambucus genus. Sambucus nigra is native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Its natural range extends from Scandinavia in the north, through Central and Southern Europe, to parts of the Mediterranean region, and eastward … Read more

Sambucus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae. The various species are commonly referred to as elder, elderflower or elderberry. Elderberry plants are deciduous shrubs or small trees. They have pinnate leaves, with several leaflets. They produce clusters of small, white, or cream-colored flowers with a sweet fragrance. These flowers bloom in late … Read more

Arenaria balearica, the mossy sandwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, which also includes carnations.. As suggested by its common name, it is indeed native to the island of Corsica, which is located in the Mediterranean Sea and is a territorial collectivity of France. The plant also naturally occurs on this neighboring … Read more

Halesia, also known as silverbell or snowdrop tree, is a small genus of four or five species of deciduous large shrubs or small trees in the family Styracaceae. This tree is native to the southeastern United States. The species can be found from Virginia south to Florida and west to Oklahoma and Texas. There are also … Read more

Ice plant is a common name for many genera and species but two of the most popular genera known for their brightly colored flowers are the perennials Lampranthus and Delosperma. The name ice plant derives from tiny hairs on the plant’s leaves and stems that reflect light in a way that resembles ice crystals.  Delosperma cooperi, the trailing Iceplant, … Read more