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Iris plants

Iris plants

Iris plants are found worldwide and are one of the most important genre that includes more than 2000 species . One of the most common , popular and easiest to grow in gardens , involving little efforts .


Being the popular garden flowers , cute flowers or even for that matter economic ornamentals , they can be grown in wild even without any care of need to look after . Since they almost grow up at any terrain , they are gardeners’ favorites as they are bright and colorful and long lasting too . They are not seasonal , as some of its species grow in spring or summer while others even in winter too . But heir are few of its species that couldn’t withstand the harsh winds of winter .
They come next to orchid flowers , for their showy traits . And thats why they are quite popular and demanding too .


Pictures of Flowers Static Electricity Plant Pictures and Static Electricity Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Static Electricity Plant Pictures and Static Electricity Plant Kind

Static Electricity is a name commonly applied to Statice or Sea Lavender species of flowers that have wide distribution in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and North America. The plant has about 120 species, out of which, about 100 species are native to the area stretching from Canary Islands east through Mediterranean region to central Asia. The plants are herbaceous perennials that grow 10-70 cm tall from a rhizome. Few of the species are woody shrubs up to 2 meters tall. Several species of static electricity plants flourish in saline soils in the coastal areas.

Leaves of static electricity plants are broad and entire or lobed, which are produced in a dense basal rosette. Flowering stems bear only small brown bracts. Flowers are pink, violet or purple in most of the species while yellow or white flowers grow in some species. Fruit is a small capsule containing one seed. The plant is popular as garden plant due to its showy flowers and beautiful appearance of calyx. Calyx remains even after the true flowers have fallen and thus the plants are often known as ‘everlasting flowers’


Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

Rose, one of the most beautiful flowers among all the flowers, is a genus of about 100 species of perennials or shrubs. Most of the species are native to Asia. Few species are native to Europe, North America and northwest Africa. Species from different parts of the world can easily hybrid and thus many types of new species of garden roses have been developed all over the world. Rose is believed as the symbol of fragrance and loveliness throughout the world. No other flower has been described in literary works of all the times and all the civilizations as often as rose.

Leaves are alternate and pinnately compound with sharply toothed oval shaped leaflets. An edible fleshy fruit called rose hip grows on the plants. Rose plants range in size from tiny and miniature roses to Rose Climbers that can grow up to 20 meters tall. Rose is the national flower of England and state flowers of many states of USA. Besides garden and ornamental plants, rose is extensively used in perfumes, jam, jelly, marmalade, rose water, rose oil and many other food products for its high Vitamin C contents. Rose is also used often in cosmetics and makeup products.

Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Rose Plant Pictures and Rose Plant Kind



Pictures of Flowers Lily Pictures and Lily Kind

Pictures of Flowers Lily Pictures and Lily Kind

Lily is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants that normally grow from bulbs. Genus comprising of 110 species is very important for large showy garden plants and also important culturally and in literature. Few species of lilies are sometimes grown for edible bulbs. Lily plants are native to much of the Europe, the north Mediterranean region, across most of Asia and Japan, south to Nilgiri mountains in India, south to the Philippine and from northern Canada through much of the United States. The plant is commonly adaptable to woodland habitats and occasionally to grassland habitats. Few species can survive in marshlands. Generally, the plant prefers acidic or lime-free soils.

Lilies are leafy stemmed herbs. The plant forms naked or tunic-less scaly underground bulbs. Most of the species of lily are deciduous while a few species bear a basal rosette of leaves during dormancy. Flowers are large and often fragrant and come in a large variety of colors such as white, pink, orange, yellow, red and purple. Many species are widely grown in the gardens in the temperate and sub-tropical regions. Large number of ornamental hybrids and potted plants has also been developed. Bulbs of


Pictures of Flowers Lily of the Valley Pictures and Lily of the Valley Kind

Pictures of Flowers Lily of the Valley Pictures and Lily of the Valley Kind

Lily-of-the-Valley belongs to the lily family of flowering plants. The plat is native to Europe, northern Asia and the mountain region of United States from Virginia to South Carolina. Lily-of-the-Valley is one of the most popular garden plants. It is an herbaceous perennial plant that forms extensive colonies by spreading underground stems called rhizomes.

Stems grow 15-30 tall with one or two leaves. Flowers are white bell shaped with sweet scents. Flowers grow in late spring in early March. Fruit is small orange-red berry containing large whitish to brownish seeds. Lily-of-the-Valley is a favorite garden plant that is grown for its scented flowers and for its ground covering abilities in shady locations. Traditionally, Lily-of-the-Valley is sold in the streets of France on May 1. It is the national flower of Finland. Besides, Lily-of-the-Valley is the official flower of many fraternities and sororities. All parts of Lily-of-the-Valley including berries are poisonous and can cause skin inflammation. Several species are used in the manufacture of medicines.

Pictures of Flowers Lily of the Valley Pictures and Lily of the Valley Kind

Pictures of Flowers Lily of the Valley Pictures and Lily of the Valley Kind

Pictures of Flowers Lily of the Valley Pictures and Lily of the Valley Kind

Pictures of Flowers Lily of the Valley Pictures and Lily of the Valley Kind

Pictures of Flowers Lily of the Valley Pictures and Lily of the Valley Kind


Pictures of Flowers Day Lily Pictures and Day Lily Kind

Pictures of Flowers Day Lily Pictures and Day Lily Kind

Day Lily is a common flowering and garden plant with diverse colors and forms. Hemerocallis is the scientific name for day lily, which is a Greek word, meaning day and flower. Flowers of most of the species open at sunrise and wither at sunset. It is often thought that another flower on the same stem replaces them next day. Some of the species are also night blooming. Day lilies occur at clumps including leaves, the crown and the roots. Wild day lilies are usually yellow or orange and bloom in June and July. Hybrid and garden varieties are red and bloom through a longer period.

Originally, native from Europe to China, Korea and Japan, day lilies are nowadays grown in gardens in North America, Europe, and Asia and at many other countries throughout the world. In USA, day lilies are accepted as the most adaptable landscape plants. Hemerocallis is one of the most hybridized plants among all the garden plants. Hybrid plants have numerous colors including red, purple, lavenders, near black and near white, among other. Blue day lily has not yet been hybridized. Flowers of some of the species are edible and used in Chinese dishes such as hot and sour soup. Besides, the plant has also been used in medicines.

Pictures of Flowers Day Lily Pictures and Day Lily Kind

Pictures of Flowers Day Lily Pictures and Day Lily Kind

Pictures of Flowers Day Lily Pictures and Day Lily Kind

Pictures of Flowers Day Lily Pictures and Day Lily Kind

Pictures of Flowers Day Lily Pictures and Day Lily Kind

Pictures of Flowers Day Lily Pictures and Day Lily Kind

Pictures of Flowers Day Lily Pictures and Day Lily Kind

Pictures of Flowers Day Lily Pictures and Day Lily Kind

Pictures of Flowers Day Lily Pictures and Day Lily Kind


Pictures of Flowers Carnation Pictures and Carnation Kind

Pictures of Flowers Carnation Pictures and Carnation


Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Canterbury Bell or bell flower is an annual or biennial flowering plant with attractive bell shaped flowers with a flat base. Flowers come in blue, purple, mauve or white colors. Bell flowers produce huge spikes of extremely long lasting blooms. The plant grows to about 2-3 feet tall. The plants are best in borders or among shrubs in the gardens. Flowers are 2-3 inches long and widely spaced on a single flowering stem. Leaves grow at the base of the plants and are about 10 inches long. Leaves that grow on the flowering stems are usually shorter.

Canter Bell plants can grow best in cool or warm zones and are not suitable for tropics, dry or hot regions. It takes about 14-21 days for the seeds to germinate. The plant thrives in sunny and shaded locations in well drained soils. Bell flowers grow nicely in flower beds, borders and containers. Canter bell flower work well in floral arrangements. Many beekeepers use bell flowers for making potently sweet honey. Canter bells are native to Southern Europe.

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind

Pictures of Flowers Canterbury Bell Pictures and Canterbury Bell Kind



Pictures of Flowers Belladonna Pictures and Belladonna Kind

Pictures of Flowers Belladonna Pictures and Belladonna Kind

Belladonna is a perennial herbaceous plant, which is well known for atropine drug. The drug is produced from the foliage, which along with the berries are extremely toxic and possess hallucinogenic properties. The species are native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. It has also been naturalized in few parts of North America where it can often be found in shady, moist areas with limestone rich soil. The name comes from the Italian word, which means beautiful woman. In the past, it was used by women to enlarge the pupils of their eyes.

Belladonna is also often grown in gardens for its beauty. The plant grows about 2-3 tall with drooping bell shaped flowers that are bluish-purple or dull red. Many people have died ignorantly eating belladonna berries. Belladonna is an important antidote for poisoning with certain insecticides and mushrooms. Belladonna is sometimes used for relief from cough and stomach problems. It is also used for relaxing the eye muscles and expanding the pupil.

Pictures of Flowers Belladonna Pictures and Belladonna Kind

Pictures of Flowers Belladonna Pictures and Belladonna Kind

Pictures of Flowers Belladonna Pictures and Belladonna Kind

Pictures of Flowers Belladonna Pictures and Belladonna Kind

Pictures of Flowers Belladonna Pictures and Belladonna Kind

Pictures of Flowers Belladonna Pictures and Belladonna Kind

Pictures of Flowers Belladonna Pictures and Belladonna Kind

Pictures of Flowers Belladonna Pictures and Belladonna Kind

Pictures of Flowers Belladonna Pictures and Belladonna Kind


Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind

Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind

Baby’s-Breath is a genus of about 100 species of flowering plants native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. Other than USA, the plant is known by the name Gypsophila. Several species of Baby’s-Breath are found in calcium rich soils including gypsum. It is a garden plant that grows 2-3 feet tall and has widely branching stems. The plant is grown in front of shrubbery in rock gardens. Florists often mix tiny white flowers of Baby’s-Breath among larger flowers in bouquets for providing a beautiful and delicate look.

Baby’s-Breath is a herbaceous, annual and perennial plant. Leaves are linear to triangular 1-7 cm long and 2-8 mm broad. Flowers grow in large inflorescences, which could be dense, open or lax. Each flower is small with a diameter of 3-10 mm and with five white or pink petals. Baby’s-Breath is often grown as ornamental plants in gardens. The plant is easy to grow and can often be found in dry and open places.

Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind

Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind

Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind

Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind

Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind

Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind

Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind

Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind

Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind

Pictures of Flowers Baby’s Breath Pictures and Baby’s Breath Kind