AMERICAN GARDENER

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

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

Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), also known as the clove pink or the pink, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to the Mediterranean region. The carnation is a herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 80 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, but its exact natural range is uncertain due … Read more

The Chokeberry Plant (Aronia) is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America from Canada down to the central United States. It is commonly found in wet woods and swamps, and is recognized for its clusters of white flowers and dark, glossy leaves that turn red in the fall. The plant produces small, edible berries … Read more

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

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

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

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

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