How to Grow and Care for Violas (Viola spp.)

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The genus Viola is a large group that contains over 500 species of herbaceous plants and small shrubs. It belongs to the violet family, Violaceae, and there are several popular flowering plants within the genus! These can be separated into distinctive garden types: pansies (Viola x wittrockiana); Violets (Viola odorata, Viola riviniana, V. cornuta, and … Read more

Top 24 Viola Types: Violet Varieties Every Gardener Needs To Know

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Violas belong to the genus Viola and the violet family, Violacaea. They are a large group of over 500 species, made up of small shrubs and herbaceous plants.  Several violas are extremely popular in the gardening world, and are classified into distinctive garden types! These are pansies (Viola x wittrockiana), Johnny-jump-ups (Viola tricolor and others), … Read more

How to Grow and Care for Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana)

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Pansies are one of the most popular bedding plants amongst gardeners! These cool-weather favorites are particularly useful for adding color to gardens during winter!  Although the common name “pansy” is sometimes used to refer to several cultivated flowers within the Viola genus such as Viola tricolor, the plant most people associate with the name pansy … Read more

How to Grow and Care for Portulaca Plants (Purslane/ Moss Rose)

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Purslane plants are the ultimate addition to any rock garden. These beautiful flowers come in vibrant colors and have a spreading habit, making them perfect for providing ground cover! They are short-lived perennial succulents, often grown as annuals in cooler climates.  Purslane belongs to the Portulaca genus of which there are approximately 40-100 species. Portulaca … Read more

Top 29 Types of Celosia Flower (Cockscomb) To Grow

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Cockscombs are delightful garden ornamental plants that belong to the genus Celosia and the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. They can either be herbaceous annuals and perennials, or shrubs, with around 45 species in this relatively small genus. The most popular garden cockscomb plants are cultivars of or closely related to Celosia argentea.  C. argentea cultivars are … Read more