Blackberry Lily, Belamcanda chinensis, has a deceptive name. It is actually not a lily but a member of the iris family. This uncommon perennial is grown for its unusual black berries that form in clusters when its seedpods split open in fall. They are fascinating to behold in the garden and often brought indoors for [...]
All but one of the 250 species of annual beard tongue are American natives, although they vary greatly. Virtually all of them are perennial, but some are grown as summer annuals. The name “beard tongue” alludes to the fuzzy, insect-attracting stamens protruding from the open-faced flowers. Characteristics of Beard Tongue – They are very showy, [...]
Cosmos belongs to that vast family of plants known as Compositae. The Cosmos Seashells annual bedding plant with its fluted edges and pastel colors is great for the cottage garden. ‘Seashells’ is particularly intriguing, with its tubular petals, each flaring into a trumpet shape at the tip. An entirely new look in Cosmos, the Seashells [...]
Beautyberry is a deciduous shrub noted for its brightly colored, tightly clustered berries that remain on the bush into winter. Other common names are American beautyberry and American mulberry. Characteristics of Beauty berry – American beautyberry has colorful berries that last long into winter and are eaten by a variety of wildlife. – Fast-growing deciduous [...]
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