Aquilegia, commonly known as Columbine, is a genus of approximately 60-70 species of perennial plants in the buttercup family. It is known for its unique flower shape and vibrant colors, making it a popular plant among gardeners. It has delicate, fern-like foliage and graceful, nodding flowers with unique, spurred petals. The Columbine grows in a […]

Bearing charming and profuse flowers for months, Centaurea cyanus, known as cornflower are particularly attractive annual plants with usually double, daisy-like flower heads in shades of blue, pink, lavender, and white. Blooming abundantly from late spring into late summer, they rise cheerfully atop tall stems clad with lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. It attracts butterflies, bees, and […]

Native to Mexico, Cosmos are half-hardy annuals or perennials blooming from early or mid-summer until fall, depending on varieties. Easy to grow, fairly pest-free, and low-maintenance, it attracts birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. The Cosmos plants are grown in borders, in containers, and for cutting. They make excellent cut flowers due to their […]

Primula Veris, commonly known as Cowslip, is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial of the primrose family that is noted for its early to mid-spring bloom of showy, noddy, lemon yellow flowers. It is native to temperate areas of Asia and Europe. It has been introduced and has naturalized in eastern North America. It is also a […]

Fritillaria imperialis, commonly known as Crown Imperial, is a bulbous perennial that boasts a beautiful display of bright orange-red, pendant, bell-shaped flowers topped by a crown of small leaves and rising at the end of an upright stem bearing lance-shaped, glossy leaves. The flowers have a distinctive musk-like odor and contain large drops of nectar. […]

Cyclamen is a genus of more than 20 species of flowering perennial herbs of the primrose family that are native to the Middle East and Europe. The plant grows from a tuber and has no stem above the ground, and the kidney-shaped leaves grow from the base.  Cyclamens bloom for several months if kept in […]

This weedy vine is native to the tropics of northern South America. Although it is an annual, it spreads quickly by self-seeding. It grows rapidly, reaching 10-20 feet, but is not sturdy and requires support to grow upright. The delicate, fern-like foliage recoils from direct sunlight but expands after sundown.  The bright scarlet red flowers […]

Native to the Mediterranean region and Western Europe, Daffodils are hardy perennials that come back year after year, spreading and often naturalizing. They are fall-planted bulbs, usually planted in October, and the flowers bloom in late winter or early spring. There are thousands of daffodil varieties. The traditional daffodil flower may be a showy yellow […]

Dahlia is a genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family. The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring, around May, and generally flower from July to the first autumn frosts. Dahlias are perfect for a border garden and make lovely cut flowers. The flowers can range in size from […]