About Carnivorous Plants Wow—a meat-eating plant! Awesome, not scary. Most eat insects; some capture frogs and small mammals. No known species can eat humans—whew! While we focus on plants that eat prey, some capture bu
How to Grow Bromeliads as Houseplants
How to Grow Bromeliads as Houseplants Bromeliaceae Bromeliads are very popular plants. Native to tropical regions, they like warm temperatures and higher humidity. Easy to grow indoors or out. They dont need much fertili
Growing Bamboo Plants Growing bamboo is extremely easy. Popularity surged after giant pandas arrived at U.S. zoos in the early 1970s. Native to China, bamboo is pandas favorite food. Fast-growing and prolific, bamboo can
How to Grow and Care for Azalea Bushes
How to Grow and Care for Azalea Bushes Genus: Rhododendron Azalea bushes are popular flowering shrubs and foundation plants with bright spring blooms. Azaleas belong to the rhododendron family. The key difference: azale
How to Grow and Care for Angel Trumpet
How to Grow and Care for Angel Trumpet Brugmansia People love angels trumpet for its attractive, very fragrant flowers. Though often viewed as a tree, its actually a flowering shrub. Grown as a tree for maximum blooms, t
Tiger Lily Flowers Perennial, Lilium lancifolium, Hemerocallis fulva Most call these orange lilies or tiger lilies. Some call them ditch lilies because this prolific wildflower commonly grows in ditches across America.
Growing Paperwhite Narcissus Heavy-scented, white trumpet flowers—paperwhite narcissus is a joy to grow and oh-so-easy! Native to Europe and Asia, now grown worldwide. Paperwhites are small members of the narcissus famil
How to Grow Gladiolus Flowers Gladiolus goes by many names: gladiolus, gladiola, glads, and sword lily (for their long, sword-like leaves). Theyre not lilies, but theyre among the most popular home garden flowers. Nativ
How to Grow Freesia Flowers If youve grown freesia, its likely a favorite. Floral shops love them too! Easy to grow, freesia offers attractive flowers with a strong, pleasantly sweet, citrus-like scent. Great in gardens,
How to Grow Elephant Ear Plants
How to Grow Elephant Ear Plants Elephant ear plants are big, leafy members of the caladium family—leaves as big as an elephants ear, with a similar shape. Homeowners love these 3–5 foot tall plants. Native to tropical an
How to Grow Snow Crocus Snow crocuses are aptly named—theyre the earliest spring flowers, often blooming while snow remains. These hardy flowers emerge during late winter warm spells. If snow returns before or during bl
How to Grow Crocosmia Plants Crocosmia are popular, attractive flowering bulbs (actually corms). Native to South Africa, theyre members of the iris family and easy to grow. Plants grow 2–4 feet tall in a season. Tube-sha
How to Grow Lily of the Valley (Convallaria)
How to Grow Lily of the Valley (Convallaria) Looking for an effortless bloomer for shady spots? Lily of the valley is perfect. Lily of the valley thrives in shade, making it ideal for shade gardens. Native to Asia, Europ
How to Grow Canna Plants Homeowners grow cannas for two reasons: bright, attractive foliage and colorful gladiolus-like flowers in light orange, pink, coral, and apricot. Native to Asia and Latin America, cannas are also
How to Grow Caladium Plants Some know caladiums as houseplants; others as colorful, leafy plants brightening shady yards. However you know them, theyre popular indoors and out. Easy to grow, caladiums are tropical plants
How to Grow Blazing Star (Liatris)
How to Grow Blazing Star (Liatris) Whether you call it liatris or blazing star, youll enjoy this stately, easy-to-grow perennial. Native to America east of the Rocky Mountains, liatris grows 1–5 feet tall depending on va
How to Grow Bat Flowers (Tacca Chantrieri)
How to Grow Bat Flowers (Tacca Chantrieri) Bat flowers are described as unusual, odd, unique, bizarre, exquisite, magnificent, fascinating, and beautiful. Growers universally love them. Native to Asia, Tacca chantrieri
How to Grow Ornamental Allium (Flowering Onion)
How to Grow Ornamental Allium (Flowering Onion) Perennial There are several hundred allium species—all members of the onion family. Well-known alliums include chives, onions, garlic, and shallots. For flower gardeners, o
How to Grow Wallflower Plants Perennial, Cherianthus allionii Wallflowers are easy-to-grow perennials that brighten rock gardens, banks, and walkways. They look great almost anywhere and shine in mass plantings, tolerat
How to Grow and Care for Snow-in-Summer
How to Grow and Care for Snow-in-Summer Perennial, Cerastium Snow-in-summer puts on a spectacular display—a favorite for rock gardens. Small plants grow just 6–8 inches tall but are highly attractive. Silvery gray leave
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