Wildflower seeds are a great way to bring more beauty and biodiversity into your yard, but many people have questions about how they should be planted. The answer is that there are a few different ways to get wildflowers to grow. You can just throw the seeds on the ground, but this doesn’t always work … Read more
The spider lily is a beautiful flower that has beautiful long stamens. This flower can be found in many Asian countries like Japan, China and Korea. It is also known as the red magic lily, equinox flower. It’s said to represent happiness, good fortune and hope for the future. But in other cultures, it may … Read more
Salvia Marcus (Salvia Nemorosa) is a short-growing perennial that can be used as a ground cover, edging or in containers. It is a dwarf strain of commonly known as the May Night Salvia. Salvia Marcus has purple-blue flowers that bloom throughout the summer months and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant belongs to the family … Read more
Salvia microphylla also known blackcurrant sage, graham’s sage or baby sage, is a perennial herb that has a compact growth habit and is ideal for growing in pots or window boxes. It makes an attractive herbaceous perennial that can be grown in shade gardens, woodland gardens and borders. It is a native plant of Mexico … Read more
The Salvia Victoria Blue (Salvia farinacea) also known as Farinaceous Sage and Mealycup Sage is a beautiful herbaceous perennial that is hardy in zones 8-11. It can grow up to 2 to 3 feet tall with many branches and leaves that are green with white margins. The flowers of this plant are deep blue and … Read more
Salvia Clevelandii is a perennial shrub with blue flowers that is native to California. Salvia Clevelandii belongs to the Lamiaceae family. This means that it is related to mint, basil and other fragrant herbs. The Salvia Clevelandii has many common names including Cleveland sage, Blue Sage, Fragrant Sage. Salvia clevelandii make excellent plants for native … Read more
Salvia Amistad also known as Friendship Sage is a beautiful, ornamental sage that is native to Argentina. The salvia amistad is a hybrid of Salvia Guaranitica and Salvia Gesneriiflora. The Amistad is named after the Spanish word for “friendship” which is an appropriate name for this gorgeous plant. Salvia Amistad belongs to the sage family … Read more
Plant Summary Echeveria lilacina is a succulent plant that’s easy to grow and very rewarding. The plant is also called “Mexican Hens and Chicks.” It’s native to Mexico, and it’s often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens, terraces, patios and pots. The leaves are usually green with a purple or pinkish tint on the … Read more
The frogbit and the duckweed are two very common and easy-to-grow aquatic plants. They are also very similar in appearance, but they serve different purposes in a pond or aquarium. The main difference between frogbit and duckweed is that frogbit is a plant that grows in freshwater ponds and lakes, while duckweed is a type … Read more