One of the most stubborn agricultural weeds, the bindweed plant is scientifically classified as Convolvulus arvensis in the morning glory family. These trailing perennial plants have trumpet-shaped flowers in the shade, white and pink, which do resemble the morning glory flower. They grow up to 1 inch tall and generally have a creeping habit, which […]

Popularly known as cotton morning glory or tievine, the purple bindweed is a perennial vine which is a part of the morning glory family and grows up to 3-15 feet tall. These spring flowers feature trumpet-shaped purple flowers which open in the morning and close by the evening and bloom between April and October. Native […]

Botanically known as Strelitzia reginae, the bird of paradise, as the name suggests, is a tropical plant which is named due to its close resemblance to a tropical bird. One of the most exotic flowers, this herbaceous perennial is an ornamental flower grown both indoors and outdoors. With a height reaching up to 5 feet […]

Botanically known as Prunus spinosa, the blackthorn is an early spring flower that belongs to the Rosaceae family and is often confused with hawthorn flowers. Native to Europe and Western Asia, these deciduous shrubs grow up to 15 feet tall and feature spiny black branches and white flowers that appear before the leaves. Another striking […]

Bluebell flowers are spring flowers which are botanically classified as Hyacinthoides non-scripta and feature bell-shaped blue, violet and white flowers which are grown for ornamental purposes. Often confused with the bellflowers, they are different plants belonging to the Aparagaceae and Campanula families, respectively. During the Victorian times, the meaning of the bluebell flowers was linked […]

Scientifically known as Houstonia caerulea, the bluets are a perennial wildflower from the Rubiaceae family and feature pale-blue and white flowers that grow up to 6 inches tall and are ideal as a ground cover. Also known as Quaker ladies, these small flowers grow in partial to full shade under large trees. Also pollinated by […]

Borage is an annual flower from the forget-me-not family native to the Mediterranean regions. These summer-blooming flowers grow up to a height of 3 feet and are perfect for garden beds and borders. The star-shaped blue flowers are rare in gardens and therefore stand out perfectly. These flowers are easy to care for and can […]

Part of the myrtle family, the bottlebrush is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows bright red, small, tubular red flowers, which have a spiky appearance, resembling a brush. Also known as Callistemon, it is a flowering genus that is native to Australia and thrives in full sunlight. Also popular as a hummingbird flower, […]

The bougainvillaea is a genus of flowering plants from the Nyctaginaceae family which are commonly found trailing down fences and doors. Native to South America, these evergreen climbing shrubs are one of the most popular ornamental flowers, which features white and pink papery bracts and heart-shaped green leaves that grow up to 4 feet high. […]