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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 Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind
Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind
Tulip is a genus of about 150 species of bulbous flowering plants native to South Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Besides the natural species, many hybrid species and cultivars are grown in gardens, used as potted plants and for making cut flowers bouquet. Tulip is indigenous to Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and other parts of Central Asia. The plants originate from mountainous areas with temperate climates and require a period of cool dormancy.
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 Star of Bethlehem Plant Pictures and Star of Bethlehem Plant Kind
Pictures of Flowers Star of Bethlehem Plant Pictures and Star of Bethlehem Plant Kind
Star of Bethlehem is a genus of small and hardy perennial plants native to Southern Europe and South Africa. The plant grows from bulbs and has grass-like basal leaves and a slender stalk up to 30 cm tall. Star of Bethlehem bears large clusters of star-shaped white flowers with green stripes. Due to its star shaped flowers and its appearance in the Biblical Account of the birth of Jesus, the plant has been named as ‘Star of Bethlehem’.
Some of the species of Star of Bethlehem plants are poisonous to grazing animals and have also been reported to kill cattle and livestock. Few of the species are edible and can be used as vegetables. The plant was first developed in Italy and now it has become a common sight in the gardens of North America. Many people grow Star of Bethlehem in gardens, greenhouses and window boxes. Flowers bloom during the months of May and June. Bulbs of the flowers contain alkaloids, which are toxic.
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Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind
Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind
Spiraea is a genus of 80 species of shrubs native to temperate regions of Northern Hemisphere with highest diversity and density in eastern Asia. During the early summer, varieties of species bearing dainty lace-like blooms can be found across gardens and parks. Few species of Spiraea plants are wild flowers in eastern United States and Canada. Several varieties are grown as ornamental plants, most common and popular being bridal wreath that has drooping branches loaded with clusters of white flowers.
Majority of the species are dwarfs and none of the species reach more than eight feet height. Leaves of the plants are pointed with toothed edges. The plant is hardy and too woody to be used an edible plant. In North America, the plant has a long history of being used in herbal tea and for its medicinal properties. The plant contains methyl salicylate and many other salicylates, which possess analgesic properties similar to aspirin drug. Tea made from the leaves of Spiraea plants is often used as an enema and in treating the infections of the bowels and vagina areas.
Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind
Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind
Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind
Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind
Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind
Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind
Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind
Pictures of Flowers Spiraea Plant Pictures and Spiraea Plant Kind
Pictures of Flowers Pink Pictures and Pink Kind
Pictures of Flowers Pink Pictures and Pink Kind
Pink is a common name for a large genus of flowering plants native to Europe and Asia. Few species are native to South and North Africa and one species is native to North America. Most of the species are perennial herbs while a few are annuals or biennials. Leaves are in opposite arrangements and are grayish-green or bluish-green. Flowers are pale to dark pink. One of the species has yellow flower with a purple marking in the center. The color pink is named after the pink flower. The name pink is generally applied to describe pink edges of flower petals.
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The plant has stems with swollen joints. Flowers grow in single or double or in clusters. Carnations are the most often cultivated varieties of the species pink. The plants can be grown easily from seeds or cuttings in the common garden soils and proper sunshine. Some of the varieties are self-sowing and can grow for many years in old gardens, which can sometimes escape to roadsides.
Pictures of Flowers Pink Pictures and Pink Kind
Pictures of Flowers Pink Pictures and Pink Kind
Pictures of Flowers Pink Pictures and Pink Kind
Pictures of Flowers Phlox Pictures and Phlox Kind
Pictures of Flowers Phlox Pictures and Phlox Kind
Phlox is a genus of about 65 species of annual or perennial flowering plants native to temperate North America. Few species are native to northeastern Asia. The plants can be found growing widely in diverse habitats from alpine locations to woodlands and prairies. The plant has been named due to its flame-colored flowers from the Greek word that translates into flame.
Phlox flowers range in color from pale blue to bright red to white. Some of the species grow to a height of 1.5 meters while few species form low mats only few centimeters in height. Phlox species are a popular food source for rabbits, deers and groundhogs. Phlox plants are among the most abundant and showy flowers among all the wild species. Lavender varieties are found widely in moist woodlands throughout north central and northeastern regions of America. Pink-flowered species grow in dense tufts on rocky ledges. Large varieties of Phlox plants are grown all over the world as garden plants.
Pictures of Flowers Phlox Pictures and Phlox Kind
Pictures of Flowers Phlox Pictures and Phlox Kind
Pictures of Flowers Phlox Pictures and Phlox Kind
Pictures of Flowers Phlox Pictures and Phlox Kind
Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander Kind
Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander Kind
Oleander is an evergreen shrub and a small plant, which is cultivated for its showy flowers and beautiful foliage. Oleander is one of the most poisonous plants and contains numerous toxic compounds, many of which could be deadly to human beings, especially to young children. Oleander is native to Morocco, Portugal, southeastern Asia, southern parts of China and the Mediterranean regions. The plants typically grow around dry streambeds. The plants grow best in warm subtropical regions.
Oleander plant grows to 2-6 meters tall with spreading erect branches. Leaves are in pairs or in whorls of three, thick or leathery and dark green. White, pink red or yellow flowers grow in clusters at the end of each branch. Flowers are often sweetly scented, but not always scented. Fruits are long narrow capsules that split open at maturity to release numerous seeds. Oleander is extensively used as an ornamental plant in parks, landscapes and along the roadsides. The plant can also be grown in cooler climates in greenhouses or indoors.
Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander Kind
Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander Kind
Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander Kind
Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander Kind
Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander Kind
Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander Kind
Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander Kind
Pictures of Flowers Oleander Pictures and Oleander 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 Lilac Pictures and Lilac Kind
Pictures of Flowers Lilac Pictures and Lilac Kind
Lilac is a genus of about 25 species of flowering plants in the olive family native to Europe and Asia. Lilac is one of the most favorite garden plants. The plants are often planted in groups to form masses of shrubbery or hedges. Some of the most famous gardens displaying large varieties of lilacs are located in France, Jamaica plains and New York. Besides, large clusters of fragrant light purple flowers can be found at several places in Europe. Lilacs grow best in full sunlight, non-acidic and well-drained soils.
Lilacs are deciduous shrubs or small trees that grow from 2 to 10 meter height. Leaves are arranged in opposite arrangements. Shape of the leaves many be simple or heart shaped in most species while the leaves may be pinnate in few species. Flowers grow in spring. Each flower is 5-10 mm in diameter with a four-lobed corolla. Usual color of the flower is light purple or lilac. However, white and pale pink flowers can also be found. Several species have a strong pleasant fragrance. Fruits of lilac plants are dry brown capsules that split into two parts at maturity to release two-winged seeds.
Pictures of Flowers Lilac Pictures and Lilac Kind
Pictures of Flowers Lilac Pictures and Lilac Kind
Pictures of Flowers Lilac Pictures and Lilac Kind
Pictures of Flowers Lilac Pictures and Lilac Kind
Pictures of Flowers Lilac Pictures and Lilac Kind
Pictures of Flowers Lilac Pictures and Lilac Kind
Pictures of Flowers Lilac Pictures and Lilac Kind
Pictures of Flowers Lilac Pictures and Lilac Kind
Pictures of Flowers Lilac Pictures and Lilac Kind
