Growing Flowers

The red camellia originated in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan and is commonly grown in gardens throughout the world. Scientists refer to the red camellia as Camellia japonica.

Torenia fournieri, commonly known as wishbone flower, is a relative of snapdragons. It thrives in moist, humid locations. Torenia tolerates heat, but in areas with extremely hot summers, filtered...

Rudbeckia, commonly known as the black-eyed Susan, is a perennial plant featuring yellow and gold daisy-like flowers with black or purple centers. They are very hardy flowers and can grow in every...

Phlox is a type of flowering shrub popular for gardens because of its large, purple, pink or white flowers. Unfortunately, the phlox is susceptible to a number of diseases, which can damage or...

With spring comes the promise of blooming flowers. It's the season when gardeners head to garden centers for bedding plants or maybe sow seeds directly into the garden. But those who wait until...

Hibiscus plants are perennials that can be either herbaceous or woody shrubs, depending on the species. They are commonly grown for the large, ornamental flowers that bloom during spring, summer...

Stella d'Oro daylilies, or Hemerocallis "Stella de Oro," are flowering perennial plants that have deep golden-yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms. Stella d'Oro means "star of gold." These daylilies...

Daylilies can be planted with a variety of other plants. They thrive in full sun or partial shade and need 1 inch of water per week. Companion plants must have the same requirements. Chinese...

The camellia is a flowering plant that likes to live in warm, relatively shady areas. Camellias are known for their simple white flowers that are usually edged with light to dark pink and have a...

Hydrangea is a deciduous shrub that flowers in huge balls of white, pink, blue or purple flowers. The flowers can be dried and used in arrangements, or left on the shrub to add a striking...

Phlox subulata, more commonly known as creeping or moss phlox, is a delicate, flowering ground cover that comes in a variety of pinks and purples as well as white. The flowers bloom in late spring...

Wax begonias are a flowering plant that can be used in gardens or as inside plants to sit on your windowsill. These plants are called "wax" begonias because of their waxy looking, dark...

Amaryllis plants produce one to four big bright colored flowers on tall stalks. Larger bulbs produce more and larger flowers. Purchase bulbs in pots from specialty nurseries to obtain special...

The pansy has been an American favorite for a long time. In fact, back in the late 1880s, one company sold over 100 thousand packets of pansy seeds a year (Texas A&M). The little flower's...

Considered by many to be the most beautiful and fragrant flower, the rose has been popular since before the Roman Empire, and rose breeders have worked for centuries to improve the flower...

Growing roses from a seed can e a truly rewarding experience for any gardener, from a beginner to a seasoned green thumb. All it takes is a little patience and no more care and attention than you...

Poppies are a common flower grown all over the world. They can be found in flower beds as well as in fields of wildflowers. The poppy comes in many different varieties and are native to several...

Lobelia, also known as Indian tobacco, is a genus of annual flowering plants native to warm, temperate regions around the world. Lobelia plants grow from 3 to 10 inches in height, and produce...

Many people have had the opportunity to plant peonies in their gardens, but they might not know that peonies can be planted in pots.

The southern United States is home to dozens of beautiful and colorful varieties of spring flowers. Pink, purple, yellow and red flowers such as vinca grow during spring, summer and fall...

Dahlias vary in size, shape and color. Here's some basic information on the flower and how to grow it yourself.

The amaryllis is a colorful, tropical flower that can be enjoyed all year because of its capabilities to rebloom.

Cosmos is a warm-weather annual that produces showy flowers in a variety of colors. The flower heads are composed of disc and ray petals. The center part or disc is usually yellow and the...

Foxglove, a lovely garden flower that grows from 2 to 5 feet tall comes in a variety of colors and is a good background plant. The plants are short-lived but are self-sowing so they multiply easily.

The African Violet Society of America cites 12 flower types and 11 types of foliage found across the African violet spectrum. Despite the variety to be found in flowers and foliage, the African...

The Dipladenia plant is sometimes referred to as Mandevilla, though there are separate varieties. One type of Mandevilla grows as a trellis, while the Dipladenia variety grows best in a basket or...

Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a plant that also goes by the names red bird of paradise and dwarf poinciana. This long-stemmed flowering red and yellow plant grows well in warm and desert climates,...

Lantana is a beautiful flowering plant with a wide range of colors. It is considered hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11 and grows outdoors. In the cooler ranges it is normally a potted plant.

The hibiscus adds the feel of the tropics to any flower garden. These beautiful plants come in a variety of colors and types, but they all have similar requirements when it comes to their care....

The rose of Sharon plant originated in China or India, but escaped cultivation to grow wild in a number of other locations around the world. Scientists refer to the rose of Sharon as Hibiscus...

The yellow cymbidium orchid originated in Asia and Australia. Unlike some other varieties of orchids, the yellow cymbidium does not grow wild anywhere in the United States, according to the U.S....

Peonies originated in China, Siberia and Japan around 2,500 years ago. In the United States, gardeners first planted lactiflora peonies around the year 1800, and since that time, the flowers have...

Hydrangea flowers are native to Asia as well as to North and South America. The Halo line of hydrangea is a line of specialty hydrangeas available from a number of dealers nationwide.

In the Provence region of France, farmers grow Lavandula stoechas as a commodity for its oil, which is used as a fragrance for many types of cosmetics and soaps. Due to its commercial use,...

Also known as the magic lily, spider lilies originated in Asia, but escaped from cultivation to grow wild in many parts of the world. Scientists call the spider lily Lycoris radiata.

The trillium genus, or group of flowers, originated in North America and Asia. The name trillium comes from the Latin word "tres," or three, and refers to the shape of the flowers.

Camellia Japonica is an evergreen shrub with wonderful lightly fragrant flowers of red, pink or white. The Japonica is the most popular of the Camellia species and there are many varieties to...

The checkered lily, also known as fritillaria meleagris or snake's head fritillary, is a native of Europe, though it is rarely found in the wild because of habitat loss. It grows naturally in...

The scientific name of the calla lily is Zantedeschia, named after the Italian horticulturist who wrote extensively about the flowers around the year 1825. Because of its unique shape, florists...

Now a common feature of many gardens, the iris flower originally grew wild in the temperate or middle latitude regions of North America. The distinctive shape of the iris flower inspired painting...

Sometimes called the Transvaal daisy, gerbera flowers originate from South Africa, but are now cultivated in other parts of the world. Relatives of gerbera flowers include chrysanthemums,...

The sea holly plant originates from the Middle East, particularly in Iran and other nations within the Caucasus mountain range. Scientists call the sea holly plant, eryngium, which comes from the...

Geraniums are easy-to-grow, hardy annuals that you can plant indoors or outdoors to add a splash of color. Red geraniums look stunning in a garden bed, container or hanging basket. You can help...

Flowers that bloom from bulbs are perennials since they come back every year. The bulbs that you order in the fall are actually the early spring bloomers and the gardeners are usually thinking...

Hollyhocks, known botanically as Alcea rosea, are summer flowering herbs that are either biennial or perennial depending on the cultivar. Hollyhocks are dramatic garden bedding plants desirable...

Flax is an annual flower plant that grows 12 to 36 inches tall. The flowers have five petals that join in the center, where the seeds are produced in a small capsule. The seeds, once harvested,...

Beetles can be a major problem in your garden because they can eat their way through leaves, destroy plants and take down crops that you would prefer to see growing. There are many chemicals you...

Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are tall, flowering plants that are often grown as background plants. They also do well against walls or fences. They are members of the Malvaceae family.