The African Lily, or Lily-of-the-Nile, is a tender perennial that belongs to the genus Agapanthus and the Amaryllidaceae family (subfamily Agapanthoideae). There are 6 species in the genus plus many hybrid cultivars! They are either evergreen plants that will continue to have foliage throughout the winter or deciduous plants that will have a winter dieback. … Read more
African Lily flowers are tender perennials that belong to the genus Agapanthus. They are classified under the Amaryllidaceae family but belong to the subfamily Agapanthoideae. There are 6 species, plus subspecies, cultivars, and hybrids! They are either evergreen or deciduous and depending on which, may need extra care over winter or be more suited to … Read more
You have probably read how lilies are such delicate blooms – but this particular lily is not just one flower. Unlike most flowers, the lily has quite a complicated background.For example, the daylily is a true lily flower but in fact, is not a lily. What does this mean? These two flowers look alarmingly similar … Read more
As the famous lyric in the song goes – sending you Forget-me-nots, to help me to remember! Quite a nostalgic song and quite an unforgettable dainty small flower! These special blue blossoms called forget-me-nots can do just that – help you remember anything you may have seemed to have forgotten. People loved these so much … Read more
The poppy is quite a well known flower and name for a baby girl most people choose! Once you first hear the name of this flower, you would think it’s preppy and well – very poppy-lar! It is though – no doubt about that. With its popularity comes meaning and symbolism not quite what you … Read more
The chrysanthemum is a treasured beautiful flower like no other. It is used in the ornamental and culinary field as well as in traditional folkloric medicine. Similar to the other flowers from the Aster family, a chrysanthemum holds deep meaning and symbolism. For example, a white, red, or orange chrysanthemum means hope, love, and happiness. … Read more
Now here is another flower whose name seems very peculiar at first. If you look at the osmanthus tree closely, it slightly resembles a flower most popular during the Christmas season. Guessed it yet? It looks a lot like the Holly plant with its bright berries, delicate flowers, and holly-like leaves! Osmanthus plants are often … Read more
It isn’t every day that you can come across an orchid and its exotic beauty. The most interesting thing about this flower is not only its ornamental beauty. It lies hidden in its meaning and symbolism. For example, a white, blue, and red orchid each means grace, tranquility, and love. A green, yellow, and orange … Read more
Lantanas are a group of over 150 flowering plants that are native to parts of tropical America and Africa. They belong to the genus Lantana and the verbena family, Verbenaceae. In their preferred climate they grow as evergreen perennials, however, in colder climates, they are often grown as bedding annuals or as container plants that … Read more
Baby’s breath is a group of flowering annual, perennial, and evergreen plants that belong to the genus Gypsophila and the family Caryophyllaceae. The genus consists of roughly 150 species that can be found growing wild in Europe and Asia in meadow steppes, beaches, and woodland margins, particularly where the ground is calcium-rich. Their genus name … Read more