by Matt Gibson Let's grow sunflowers! Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are not just an eye-catching summer flower that makes a natural choice as a showy standout in any flower garden. Sunflowers have many useful attributes aside from simply being pretty, and they are a common … [Read more...]
A List of the Best Blue Flowers for Your Garden
by Matt Gibson Looking for the best blue flowers to grow in your garden this season? Blue flowers are always an attractive option for your flowerbeds, so we’ve compiled this list of the the best blue-hued blossoms available for you to grow this year. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Quaker Ladies Flowers (Houstonia Caerulea)
by Matt Gibson Quaker ladies are small, creeping perennial flowers that form compact little tufts or mounds of blooms. These blossoms are shaped somewhat like the hats that were once commonly worn by Quaker women, and that resemblance is where Quaker ladies got their moniker. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa Atropurpurea & Scabiosa Caucasica)
by Matt Gibson The pincushion flower (scabiosa atropurpurea and scabiosa caucasica) gets its name from the interesting geometric shape of its flowerheads and stamens. The flowerheads consist of tiny florets framed by petals that, when taken together as a whole, resemble a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Moonflowers (Ipomoea Alba)
by Matt Gibson The moonflower (also known as devil’s trumpet and thorn apple) is a lovely trumpet-shaped, self-seeding, nocturnal annual flower and a wonderful addition to your flower garden. A North American native, the moonflower was founded in Jamestown, Virginia, and its … [Read more...]
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