Flowers & Shrubs

Thistles are striking plants, with leaves and flowers that have an architectural quality. The thistle is also the national flower of Scotland, honored for its combination of beauty and strength. …

The tundra is an area where the ground is permanently frozen. It covers the Arctic and northern regions of Europe, North America and Asia. The harsh conditions are reflected in …

Carpeting plants are a great addition to any aquarium. Their lush greenery looks great. And they also provide food and hiding places for bottom-feeders, fry, and smaller critters like shrimp. …

If you’re looking for a plant for a shady spot, ivy is a great choice. This vigorous climber can quickly cover an unsightly wall or fence. And it looks great …

Flowers come in all shapes and sizes. But when it comes to colors, there’s one shade that’s hard to find: black. But if you think there’s no such thing as …

If you want a beautiful, colorful garden, Freesia is a flower of choice. With white, bicolor, yellow, lavender, orange, ivory, pink, red, and purple blooms, it is probably the most …

Lily of the Valley (Our Lady’s tears, Mary’s tears, May bells, Muguet, May lily) originated in Europe, North America, and Asia. Since it needs colder temperatures and prefers growing in …

Hyacinth is a sweetly fragrant flower originated in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Asia Minor. According to an ancient Greek legend, the name of this plant comes from the blood …

Tuberose (Rajanigandha, Nishigandha) is a popular tropical, highly fragrant, ornamental flower originated in Mexico. The Aztecs grew this plant 600 years ago, but it became popular worldwide in the 16th …

Ferns (Monilophyte, filicophyta, true fern) are basically tropical plants, but a few species grow in the Arctic as well. Nowadays, there are about 15 000 ferns species in the world, …