Plants of the Bible: Mountain Tulip (Tulipa montana)
Karen Native to rocky and stony areas in the mountains of Iran and northern Iraq, mountain tulip is a bul-forming herbaceous perennial and a member of the lily family, Liliaceae, that…
The Language of Flowers: Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus aka Althea frutex)
Rose of Sharon is a vigorous deciduous flowering shrub growing 8-10’ tall and is a member of the mallow family, Malvaceae ,that also includes okra, cotton, coffee, and hollyhock. It…
Plant Profile: Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
Rose of Sharon is a vigorous deciduous shrub growing 8-10’ tall and is a member of the mallow family, Malvaceae ,that also includes okra, cotton, coffee, and hollyhock. It is…
Name This Plant Game: Summer Blooming Shrubs 2
Chuck This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…