The scientific name for the most common cobra lily is Darlingtonia californica. It is also called the California pitcher plant and deelicks. The Arisaema genus has plants that also sometimes use the name cobra lily. Characteristics of Cobra Lily – The Cobra Lily lives in southwestern Oregon and northern California. – This carnivorous plant lures [...]
This unusual annual vine is the perfect choice for adding some vertical interest to the garden. Its racemes of vivid blossoms are a hummingbird favorite, with their red tooth-like flowers that fade to orange and then yellow and white. Firecracker vine can bloom year round in warm climates, but generally blooms from summer to fall. [...]
Ipomoea quamoclit is the formal name for the vine known as Cardinal Climber or the Cypress vine. It is also known as the Hummingbird vine because it is a particular favorite for those swift flying little birds. The long tubular flowers lend themselves for sticking their long, thin beaks in to sip the nectar. Ipomoea [...]
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, [...]
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