The Yellow Flag, or Iris Pseudacorus, is a well-known perennial plant from the United Kingdom. It has many names, including Yellow Iris, Water Flag Iris, Daggers, Flagon, Jacob’s Sword, Water Skegs, and Yellow Feur-de-Lis. Best…
The Tradescantia Spathacea features a lovely rosette of pink leaves. It also produces small white flowers in clusters at the base. This makes it one of the most beautiful tri-color combinations that can transform your…
The Wandering jew or Tradescantia Zebrina is a group of plants that would be considered invasive when growing outside. However, this character makes them perfect for growing indoors. It is best grown in hanging baskets…
The Calathea Orbifolia or Goeppertia has outstanding striped leaves with amazing curves that can give your indoor space some pretty nice grooves. So much so, they got me inspired to do that rhyme just now…
When I first dipped my toes into the world of citrus gardening, my Meyer lemon tree was my pride and joy. It was supposed to be a hassle-free plant, providing me with a steady supply…
The Osakazuki Japanese Maple, otherwise known as the Acer Palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ or Japanese Maple ‘Osakazuki’, Acer palmatum (Elegans Group) ‘Osakazuki’, Acer palmatum (Heptalobum Group) ‘Osakazuki’, Acer palmatum ‘Taihai’, is a rather well known shrub plant…
The first time I laid eyes on a blooming lilac, I was hooked. It wasn’t just the scent—though that cloud of sweet, soft perfume practically danced through the air. It was the way the blossoms…
I’ll admit it—I’m not a perfect gardener. Sometimes, despite my best efforts, my plants decide to go rogue, turning brown and droopy instead of flourishing into the lush green beauties I imagined. But nothing has…
The Bottlebrush Buckeye, otherwise known as the Aesculus Parviflora or Dwarf Buckeye, Dwarf Horse Chestnut, is a well-known shrub plant native to the Northeast and the Southeast of the United States. Best known for its…