Plant Identification

Among magnolia trees, the Black Tulip Magnolia stands out for its striking purple-black tulip-shaped blooms and elegant form. This eye-catching hybrid tree results from a cross between saucer magnolia and lily magnolia. While loved for its spring floral display, a key consideration is its growth rate and habit. Let’s take a closer look at what … Read more

If youre after a houseplant that will really turn heads, calathea is the one for you. Some of the most beautiful tropical plants in the world are in this genus. They have boldly striped leaves in a wide range of bright colors. Calathea are native to Brazil and can also be found in southern Florida, … Read more

Anthurium, which is also called the flamingo flower, flamingo lily, boy flower, oilcloth flower, or laceleaf, is an indoor plant that looks exotic. It has big, glossy leaves and a red flower. Its name comes from the Greek words anthos, which means “flower,” and oura, which means “tail.” This is why it is also known … Read more

Pink is such a cheery, uplifting color in the garden When it comes to shrubs, small pink flowers have a delicate charm that large blooms can’t match Luckily, many compact shrubs produce dainty pink blooms perfect for beds, borders, and containers. If you’re seeking petite plants that pack color into small spaces, keep reading. We’ll … Read more

The silver birch, or Betula pendula, is a deciduous tree that looks like a lady of the woods because of its graceful shape and small size. Silver birch trees look attractive year-round with white bark, spring catkins and yellow autumn leaf colour. Birds and bees like the catkins and seeds, and some species of moths … Read more

Purple flowers can add plenty of contrasting color to a garden. When red, white, pink, and orange are the main colors in your display, adding a splash of purple makes it stand out. Otherwise, if everything is a variation of the same colors, things quickly become washed out and drab. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t … Read more

It’s easy to moderately hard to grow this plant. Its native range is thought to be the Cape Fear River Basin in North and South Carolina. It does best in zones 6 through 9. Venus Flytrap Akai Ryu is Japanese for “Red Dragon. This is a beautiful type of VFT that has wonderful deep burgundy … Read more

This plant is coming up in 2 different areas of my garden. I planted alot of perennials last year I am not sure what this is. . Can anyone tell me if it is a flower or weed? As an avid gardener, I’ve dealt with my fair share of weeds invading my vegetable and herb … Read more

It can be hard to choose a new houseplant that will stand out from the others when you already have your collection. Yes, a lot of people who garden indoors stick to the most common houseplants, which are nice, but sometimes boring. Adding a houseplant with red leaves or leaves with different shades of red … Read more