perennial plants

 
 

Pictures of Flowers Geranium Pictures and Geranium Kind

Pictures of Flowers Geranium Pictures and Geranium Kind

Geranium is a genus of 400+ species of flowering plants. Geranium can be an annual, perennial and biennial plant. It can be found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics. In the eastern parts of the Mediterranean region, geranium is most common. Geranium plat with attractive flowers can grow in any soil conditions as long as the soil is not waterlogged.


Pictures of Flowers Crocus Pictures and Crocus Kind

Pictures of Flowers Crocus Pictures and Crocus Kind

Crocus is a genus of perennial flowering plants native to a large area from coastal and sub-alpine regions central and southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, across Central Asia to Western China. Crocus plants grow from corms in a wide range of habitats including woodlands, shrubs and meadows. Its cup shaped and solitary flowers taper off into a narrow tube. Although lilac, mauve, white and yellow are predominant colors of flowers but several other colors are also found commonly. Grass like leaves show a white central stripe along the axis of the leaves.

Crocus belongs to iris family of flowering plants. Generally, the leaves are not cut until the plant dies naturally to ensure that more food is made and stored in the corms. Plants should be planted 3-4 inches deep in well-drained soils. In some of the places, crocuses grow and bloom for many years without replanting. Spice saffron is obtained from the stigmas of autumn and fall blooming species of Crocus.

Pictures of Flowers Crocus Pictures and Crocus Kind

Pictures of Flowers Crocus Pictures and Crocus Kind


Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Cowslip is a wild flower native to temperate regions of Northern Hemisphere. Cowslip is also known as Kingcup or Marsh Marigold. The plant often grows in wet and boggy places such as marshes, fens, ditches and wet woods. Cowslips bear large, buttercup like blossoms on hollow branching stems. Its leaves are kidney shaped. In the springs, the leaves are cooked like spinach. Flowers are pink, white or lilac. Cowslip is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows to 80 cm tall.

In England, cowslip is one of the most ancient British native plants where it dots English Meadows in early spring. In UK, names of cowslips are different depending upon the geographical regions. Most common name is marigold refers to its use in churches in medieval times during Easter as a tribute to the Virgin Mary. Marigold is a plant that is often mentioned in literatures including Shakespeare. All parts of cowslip plants are considered as irritant or poisonous. Skin rashes and dermatitis are often caused by excessive handling of the plants.

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind

Pictures of Flowers Cowslip Pictures and Cowslip Kind



Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Chrysanthemum, often called mums, is a genus of about 30 species of perennial flowering plants native to Asia and northeastern Europe. It is the national flower of Japan and in Middle East, it has been cultivated for the last more than 2500 years. It was taken to America in the early 19th century. The name Chrysanthemum comes from the Greek word meaning gold and flower. Nowadays, the flowers range in color from white and yellow through pink, lavender and deep red.

Chrysanthemum is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows about 50-150 cm tall with deeply lobed leaves and large flowerhead. The plant is used as food plants by the larvae of many species of plants. Modern varieties of Chrysanthemum are more showy and ornamental than their wild counterparts. Flowers occur in various forms such as daisy-like, decorative, buttons and pompons. Several hybrid varieties are developed for horticultural purposes. Yellow or white varieties of Chrysanthemum are boiled to make sweet drinks in some parts of Asia. Chrysanthemum tea is often used as for its medicinal values in the treatments of influenza.

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind

Pictures of Flowers Chrysanthemum Pictures and Chrysanthemum Kind


Pictures of Flowers Carnation Pictures and Carnation Kind

Pictures of Flowers Carnation Pictures and Carnation


Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Candytuft is a flowering plant of the mustard family. Candytuft is a favorite flower of both borders and beds in the gardens of old-fashioned flowers. The name is thought to have originated from Island of Crete, which was earlier known as Candia. During the 16th century, it was brought from Crete to England. Candytuft grows about a foot tall with white, pink or purple flower clusters. Purple and the evergreen varieties are the best known varieties of Candytuft.

Globe Candytuft is a garden variety that grows up to 16 inches. Red, lavender or pink blossoms grow in dense clusters on Globe Candytuft. The plant has bout 30 species and is native to Southern Europe, Northern Africa and Western Asia. Several species of Candytuft are cultivated especially as garden flowers. Leaves, stems and roots of Candytuft possess medicinal properties. Seeds are considered as the most efficacious. In the ancient times, the plant was often used as medicine for the treatments of rheumatism, gouts and many other diseases. If taken in large doses, Candytuft can cause giddiness, nausea and diarrhea. The plant is also useful in cardiac hypertrophy, asthma and bronchitis.

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind

Pictures of Flowers Candytuft Pictures and Candytuft Kind



Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Bindweed is a genus of flowering plant with long string like stems that twist over other plants. It is also called as morning glory. The plant can be grown as an annual or perennial herbaceous vines and woody shrubs. Flowers are trumpet shaped and white or pink. Some of the species have blue, violet, purple or yellow flowers. Several species are considered as problematic weeds that can swamp other valuable plants by climbing over them. However, many species are grown for their attractive flowers.

Bindweed can be found in many temperate regions. Fields with lots of bindweeds are often left implanted. For many farmers, bindweeds make it difficult to harvest their crops and thus use chemicals to kill the plants. European bindweed is considered as the worst of all the bindweeds. It has white or pink flowers. Trailing stems of European bindweeds can grow as long as ten feet and its roots go deep in the ground, sometimes even more than 15 feet.

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed Kind

Pictures of Flowers Bindweed Pictures and Bindweed 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


Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Aster is a flowering plant. With more than 175 species, Aster is a very common in the United States. Aster also grows in Asia, Europe and South America. Beautiful and starry wild flowers blossom from the end of August throughout September and October. Aster name comes from the Greek word ‘astron’ that translates into star. The name is derived from the shape of the flower head that resembles a star. Due to the attractive and colorful flowers, several species and hybrids of asters are used extensively in gardens. Asters can grow in all hardiness zones.

Asters are perennial plants. Flowers of Asters have yellowish or brownish disks encircled by white, purple, violet, blue, rose or pink rays. Blossoms are one and half to two inches in diameter. All species of asters need rich soil and sunlight for its proper growth. Regardless of its taxonomic change, all species are referred to as asters in horticultural trades. Number of petals in aster species is a Fibonacci number.

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind