Datura–often called angel’s trumpet– is an annual or short-lived perennial that bears stiking trumpet-shaped flower. Flowers are commonly white and up to 8 inches (20cm) long and nearly just as wide. Flowers appear in mid to late summer; they are followed by large spiny fruits which are poisonous. Datura’s fragrant flowers appear on trailing stems surrouned by elliptical or oval grayish green leaves. Datura can be trained up on supports or a trellis. Once species Datura wrightii is grown for its fragrant flowers. Another species D. stramonium is commonly called jimson weed; it is a common Nort ..read more

Adonis–commonly called pheasant’s eye–is a genus of perennial and annual brightly colored flowers. Perennial Adonis species bear bright yellow flowers; annual species bear scarlet red flowers. Adonis blooms in late winter and early spring and then goes dormant in the summer. Adonis flowers are similar to daisies and anemones; their bowl-shaped flowers are composed of as few as 5 petals (annual species) and as many as 30 petals (perennial species). The 2-inch-wide flowers appear above finely cut, fern-like leaves. Adonis form large mounds of color. Use them at the front of borders or as edging ..read more

Convolvulus, commonly called morning glory, is a genus of mostly annuals and perennials that are trailing or somewhat trailing. Convolvulus bear wide, funnel-shaped flowers that are blue, white, or pink sometimes with white centers. Convolvulus can be grown in sunny herbaceous borders, on sunny banks, or in rock gardens. Convolvulus is a genus of about 250 species of annuals, perennials, and subshrubs. Convolvulus can be found in sub-tropical and tropical regions around the world. Most are native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. Flowers of Convolvulus tricolor in mixed colors ..read more

Bedding begonias–also called wax begonias, fibrous begonias, or annual begonias–are colorful tender perennials commonly grown as annuals. One-inch pink, white, red, or bi-color blooms are either single or double. Flowers appear from spring through fall. There are many strains or cultivars of bedding begonias. Foliage is nearly as colorful as the blooms in some cultivars. Leaves can be green, red, bronze, or variegated. Bedding begonias can grow 10 to 12 inches (25-30cm) tall; there are dwarf varieties that grow 6 to 8 inches (15-20cm) tall. Bedding begonias can be featured at the front of bord ..read more

The Transvaal daisy, Gerbera, is a perennial often grown as an annual. It has lobed green leaves and tall stems of daisy-like, summer flowers in a broad range of colors–white, cream, yellow, orange, peach, pink, red, or white with yellow discs. Gerbera daisies are deeply rooted and withstand heat and pests. Flowers bloom for most of the year in warm climates; they can be grown year-round indoors. In warm climates, gerberas can live and thrive for many years. Individual blossoms last about two weeks. There are about 40 species of Gerbera, but only one Gerbera jamesonii is commonly grown in gard ..read more

Flowering cabbage—often called ornamental cabbage—is a showy accent to the fall and winter garden. The rosettes of glossy leaves have colorful marbled-patterns of white, cream, rose, and purple. Flowering cabbage is a biennial commonly grown as an annual. Ornamental kale is very similar to flowering cabbage, but its leaves are more frilly or finely cut. Both can be eaten raw or cooked. Flowering cabbage belongs to the Brassica genus which includes 50 annual and biennial plants Flowering cabbage, Brassica oleraceaGet to know Flowering Cabbage Plant type: Cool-season annual Growing Zones and ra ..read more

Combining plants in pots is a great way to create beautiful and unique arrangements. Nearly all plant can be grown in a container, but some do better than others. Annual flowers bloom quickly and often for months, but they must be changed out at the end of each season. Long-blooming perennials are good choices for containers; they can live on in a container for several years, but they may require a bit of extra maintenance — pruning or fertilizing. When choosing plants for containers, pick plants that have attractive foliage for months at a time; choose plants with blooms that last a long time ..read more

Growing plants in pots and containers is not difficult. One of the first decisions to make when growing plants in pots and containers is the type of container that will work best for the plant and the place you want to grow it. There are many choices of container materials — terra-cotta/clay, plastic, and fiberglass are the most popular, but you can also use containers made of fabric, wood, ceramic, resin, metal, glass, and cement. With so many types of planting pots available, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones are best suited for your needs. this guide aims to make your decision eas ..read more

Nerium oleander – commonly called oleander – is a flowering shrub with a dense, bushy habit native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a popular ornamental plant in warm-region gardens and landscapes due to its beautiful flowers and evergreen foliage. Oleander is well-suited for warm and dry climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is relatively low-maintenance once established. Oleander is drought-tolerant once established. Oleander plants thrive in full sun, so choose a location in your garden that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per ..read more

Dryopteris is a genus of ferns commonly known as wood ferns. These plants are characterized by their leathery, lance-shaped fronds that arise from a central crown. They typically have a symmetrical growth habit and can range in size from small clumping ferns to large, tree-like specimens. Dryopteris ferns that can be grown in a shaded or partially shaded location with moist, well-draining soil. Dryopteris ferns are typically found in moist woodland habitats, where they thrive in rich, well-draining soil. They are known for their tolerance to a variety of light conditions, from full shade to da ..read more