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Arum italicum: “Lords and Ladies”, also known as Cuckoo Pint




Lords and ladies belong to Arum genus and Italicum species. It is also known as Arum italicum ‘Pictum’, Cuckoo Pint and Italian Lords-and-Ladies. It is a tuberous perennial which grows up to a height of 30cm and can spread up to 20cm. It is a native of Britain. Its leaves are spear-shaped in spring and [...]






Feverfew – A plant with medicinal properties, helps in reducing fever




Feverfew is derived from the Latin word febrifugia, meaning “fever reducer”. Also known as Tanacetum parthenium, it belongs to the family of sunflowers and chrysanthemums. The leaves of the plant are greenish yellow with a citrus scent and flowers are tiny yellow, resembling daisies. It is mostly mistaken for Chamomile, because of its resemblance to [...]






Duchess of Albany- Clematis texensis – a perennial




Its botanical name is Clematis texensis ‘Duchess of Albany’ and is also known by the names Scarlet clematis; Clematis texensis group ‘Duchess of Albany’. Its genus is Clematis. It is a self-clinging semi herbaceous perennial. It is a climber that is fast growing. It has mid-green leaves which are oval in shape. It flowers are [...]






Green Pony Tails or Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’ (Mexican grass ‘Pony Tails’)




Botanical name: Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’ This plant is a Hardy Perennial and is also known as Mexican grass ‘Pony Tails’, it belongs to the Genus Stipa. These plants form Arches and clumps of very fine and soft grass and together it looks like a wispy pony tail. It is a deciduous plant with Pale-green [...]