Know your flowers – Chrysanthemum (mums)
Chrysanthemums (mums) are one of the most popular fall garden flowers. The name chrysanthemum is from the Ancient Greek words Chryos meaning gold and Anthemon meaning flower. These flowers are …
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Know your flowers- Agapanthus (the star of Bethlehem)
Most commonly known as the Lily of the Nile, African Blue Lily, and African Lily. The name Agapanthus comes from the Greek agap, meaning love, and anthos, meaning flower, translating broadly as the flower of love. The …
Know your flowers- The Tulips
Tulip originated centuries ago in Persia and Turkey, where it played a significant role in the art and culture of the time. Most likely commenting on the Turkish tradition of …
Know your flowers- Scabiosa
SCABIOSA comes from the Latin word ’Scabies’ meaning ‘the itch.’ It was believed to cure scabies back in the day. However, it was not proven that it actually cures scabies. …
Know your flowers- African Daisy flowers
African daisies are flowering plants from the sunflower and daisy family and they include approximately 50 species. Also known as South African Cape or blue eyed daisies, are one of the …
Know your flowers- The Pampas grass
FLOWER PROFILE Common name: Pampas grass Botanical name: Cortaderia selloana History/Description: Pampas grass is a drought tolerant, tall and reed like grass native to Brazil, Argentina and Chile. It is …