AMERICAN GARDENER

The lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus radicans) is a popular tropical houseplant with tubular red flowers that emerge from a darker casing, resembling lipstick. In its native tropical habitat, this is an epiphytic species found growing from tree branches and cracks in rocks. As a houseplant, it can be grown in hanging baskets due to its cascading nature, or … Read more

The Aeschynanthus genus belongs to the Gesneriaceae family, which is known for including many popular indoor plants like the African violet. The species within this genus primarily originate from the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. In the wild, many Aeschynanthus species are epiphytic, meaning … Read more

Spiraea × vanhouttei, commonly known as Van Houtte’s Spirea, is a hybrid spirea that has become one of the most popular ornamental shrubs in landscapes due to its cascading branches, profuse flowering, and ease of care. Botanical Description Cultivation Origin: Uses in Landscaping: Ecological Benefits Cultural Notes Varieties or Similar Cultivars

Spiraea nipponica, commonly known as Nippon Spirea or Snowmound due to its profuse white blossoms that resemble mounds of snow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to the island of Shikoku, Japan. Growing to 1.2–2.5 m tall and broad, it is a deciduous shrub with clusters of small, bowl-shaped white … Read more

Spiraea betulifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is native from Eastern Siberia to Korea and Northern and Central Japan. It is prized for its compact growth, attractive foliage, and delicate flowers. Botanical Description Cultivation Popular Cultivars Uses in Landscaping Ecological and Wildlife Benefits Cultural Notes

Spiraea prunifolia, commonly called bridalwreath spirea, is a species of the genus Spiraea, sometimes also spelled Spirea. It flowers mid-spring, around May 5, and is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is sometimes cultivated as a garden plant elsewhere. It is one of the classic ornamental shrubs admired for its elegant, arching branches adorned … Read more

Spiraea japonica, commonly known as Japanese Spirea, is one of the most widely cultivated species in the genus Spiraea. Its popularity stems from its low maintenance, colorful leaves throughout the growing season, and its profusion of flowers. Botanical Description Cultivation Popular Cultivars Uses in Landscaping Ecological and Wildlife Benefits

Spiraea douglasii, commonly known as Western Spirea, steeple bush or Hardhack, is a species of flowering shrub within the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous, clump-forming shrub that will spread by suckers to form colonies over time. It is native from Alaska to northern California and Montana where it is often found growing in moist … Read more