Lantanas are a group of over 150 flowering plants that belong to the genus Lantana, and the verbena family, Verbenaceae. They are evergreen shrubs that are normally perennials, but they can be grown as annuals in colder climates. These plants are well-loved garden ornamentals with the most popular variety being L. camara and its cultivars! … Read more
Baby’s breath is a group of roughly 150 flowering plants belonging to the genus Gypsophila, and the pink or carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. There are a few species that have been heavily cultivated for the florist industry as “florist fillers” such as G. paniculata, however, they are also well-loved as ornamental plants for meadow, cottage-style, and … Read more
Chime in the Christmas cheer and bring out the Holiday feasts, it is almost that very merry and special time of the year! And what other way to better decorate the Holiday season than with some beautiful Hollies and can you guess? The very gorgeous, brilliant flower poinsettia! These velvet-like ornamental flowers come with more … Read more
An iris can mean two things – a delicate part of the eyes or a beautiful flower. In this case, it is all about the meaning and symbolism of the floral iris! You can probably say that what is hidden behind its beauty is something as close to the wonders of the rainbow. Its history … Read more
Since there are so many beautiful flowers out there, have you ever thought about a flower that is quoted as a narcissist? Lo and behold the narcissus flower! If you already know about the tale of Narcissus, then this flower shouldn’t come as a surprise! But don’t be too hasty to judge that this flower … Read more
There is a common misconception between the real genera of these amaryllis flowers for some folks who aren’t floral lovers. The blossoms from each genus look so alike that you could hardly tell them apart! But nonetheless, the beauty of each is just as exquisite and truly a sight to marvel at once in bloom. … Read more
Roses are red and indeed some violets are blue! Amidst this very famous childhood rhyme, the violets in both that rhyme and this article are not about the color but beautiful flowers! Oftentimes confused for the color, violets are not your ordinary everyday flower. It is popularly used as a garden ornamental as well as … Read more
Now, now there – this is not the lavender color that falls between shades of pink or purple. In fact, it is actually a very special fragrant flower! You may have seen a lot of this flower not only in floral gardens but culinary uses, medicinal uses, and cosmetic products! That’s right! The lavenders are … Read more
These flowers look very similar to the snapdragons, but don’t let their appearance fool you because this is an entirely different flower! You read that right! When you take a closer look, foxgloves are definitely close relatives to snapdragons, but they are unalike in many ways. For one, the meaning and symbolism behind foxgloves and … Read more
Ever tried picking flowers and playing the game he loves me, he loves me not? Bet you didn’t know that the flower plucked in this little game was a daisy flower or a Gerbera daisy! It’s a popular ornamental and folkloric medicine. The marvelous thing about these flowers is that it does not just come … Read more