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 [...]
“Dazzler” stands alone among the new cosmos hybrids, with unique, almost rectangular blunt-tipped petals. The coloring is different too. This is one of the few true red cosmos–not pink, not purple, not maroon, but real red. When it comes to annuals, probably no plant adds more color than cosmos. Characteristics of Red Dazzler – Red [...]
Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are closely related to paperbark melaleucas, which also have ‘bottlebrush’ shaped flower spikes. It is difficult to tell to which genus some species belong. Botanists are currently closely studying these plants to determine how they are best classified. There are 34 [...]
With literally hundreds of sizes and colors available, crape (or crepe) myrtles are a terrific, low-maintenance choice for prolific blooms during hot, humid summers. Some of the common names for Lagerstroemia include Crape Myrtle and Crape Myrtlette. Crape myrtles bloom in midsummer, with colors including white, lavender, purple, pink, magenta, and red. After blooming, they [...]
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