The orange-colored fire lily is the most widely found species of wild lily in Europe. It is an exception among the many highly perfumed species of lily in that it does not give off any scent. It is pollinated by butterflies that settle on the petals as they go about their work.  The fire lily […]

Flax, botanically known as Linum Usitatissimum, is a high-elevation perennial that grows up to about 9,500 feet and is hardy to USDA zone 4. Its blue flowers open just after sunrise and usually close by early afternoon on sunny days. It blooms for a long season. After flowers fade, buff-colored seed pods form, but the […]

Despite their small size, forget-me-nots have a big impact both as a symbol of love and remembrance and as a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape. Forget-me-not is a delicate and charming wildflower prized for its beautiful blue flowers and rich symbolism.  It has clusters of tiny, delicate flowers that are typically blue but […]

The cherry blooms of the Forsythia bush provide a welcome burst of color at a time of year when gardeners need it the most. One of the earliest flowering shrubs, the forsythia plant has a graceful arching or upright habit and is grown primarily for the golden yellow four-petalled flowers that appear in early spring […]

Four O’Clock, scientifically known as Mirabilis Jalapa, also known as the ‘Marvel of Peru,’ is a bushy, blooming perennial native to South America that thrives in warm climates. This plant’s fragrant flowers open in the afternoon or early evening and are pollinated by hummingbirds and moths, making it a perfect addition to a nighttime or […]

Common Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, is an herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial from Western Europe in the plantain family that grows in woodland clearings, on mountainsides, and especially on disturbed sites, and is also used as a garden ornamental.  The plant produces an upright flower stem with smaller leaves from the center of the basal clump […]

Noted for their fresh, sweet fragrance and bright colors, Freesias are usually grown for use as cut flowers. Each stem produces 5-10 trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in one-sided racemes atop leafless, arching, wiry stems. Many hybrids are available in single or double blooms and in colors ranging from white, yellow, orange, and various bicolors. The […]

Brightening the garden with its cheerful blooms, French Marigold is a compact, bushy annual boasting semi-double, double, or crested flowers, up to 2 inches across in various shades of generously cover the finely divided aromatic foliage. The flowers and foliage have a spicy fragrance and have been used to deter insects in the garden. French […]

Gaillardia, commonly known as blanket flower, is a genus native to North and South America, with a prominent presence in the plains and western regions of the US. The flowers are up to 3 inches across and are available in warm, festive shades, including yellow, red, orange, or peach. They may be banded in combinations […]