The other common name of Malabar Melastome Indian-rhododendron. In Hindi, it is known as Phutki, Jharua, in Kannada, it is known as Ankerki, dodda Nekkare, in Sanskrit it is Tinisah. The … [Read more...]
May Flower – Blood Lily – Football Lily
Another common name of Blood Lily is Powderpuff Lily. The botanical name is Scadoxus multiflorus and belongs to Amaryllidaceae (Nargis) family. This Lily is native of Africa. In the month of … [Read more...]
Golden Coreopsis
Other common names of Golden Coreopsis are Plains Coreopsis, Golden Tickseed, and Garden Tickseed. The botanical name is Coreopsis tinctorial and belong to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. It is a … [Read more...]
Clustered Summer Gentian
I was surprised and delighted when I spotted Clustered Summer Gentian in Wenlock Downs, Ooty. Surprised because I had read that they are found only in the Himalayas from Afghanistan to Uttarakhand at … [Read more...]
Sunflower
I remember walking inside the Sunflower fields of my uncles in North Karnataka. The flower heads would be above my head enjoying the sunshine. Driving on roads lined by Sunflower fields on the … [Read more...]
African Daisy
Other common names of African Daisy are Rain Daisy, Weather Prophet, Cape Marigold and is native of Namibia. Botanical name is Dimorphotheca pluvialis and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) … [Read more...]
Zinnia
For a dash of color in the garden, grow the annual shrub Zinnia. Native of Mexico, the botanical name is Zinnia elegans and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. Zinnia grows to a … [Read more...]
Dahlia
Dahlia belongs to Asteraceae family. It is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It is the national flower of Mexico. Now it is grown all over the world for the colorful flowers. There are 42 … [Read more...]
Celosia
Celosia is a favorite garden ornamental plant that belongs to Amaranthaceae family. It is also known as Cockscomb, Wool Flower, and Velvet Flower. In Hindi it is known as Lal Murga. Botanical name is … [Read more...]
Barleria
Barleria is known as Kurantaka in Sanskrit, Spatika in Kannada, Vajradanti in Marathi, Philippine violet, Bluebell barleria, Crested Philippine violet, and Porcupine flower. Belongs to Acanthaceae … [Read more...]
Resurrection Lily
Common names of Resurrection Lily are Peacock Plant and Peacock Ginger. Botanical name is Kaempferia pulchra and belong to Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. The broad flat deep bronze foliage has … [Read more...]
Gomphrena
Also known as Globe Amaranth or Bachelor Button is an annual belonging to Amaranthaceae family. It is known as Adike hoovu in Kannada, Rakthamallika in Sanskrit, Gul-e-makhmal Hindi, and Gundi in … [Read more...]
Salvia Splendens – Scarlet Sage – Red Salvia
Salvia Splendens is the botanical name and belongs to Lamiaceae family. Salvia Splendens is extremely popular in gardens and is planted in beds, borders, and containers. A native of Brazil, Salvia … [Read more...]
Hollyhocks
Botanical name of Hollyhock is Alcea rosea or Alcea setosa and they belong to Malvaceae (mallow) family. There are hardly any gardens without Hollyhocks standing tall displaying the bright blooms on … [Read more...]
Balsam
Balsam belongs to family Balsaminaceae. There are 850 species of this plant. They are annuals found in tropical and temperate regions of the world. Some of the other common names of Balsam are … [Read more...]
Marigolds
I call Marigolds “Happiness flowers” as they are the happiness quotient in a garden. The botanical name of Marigold is Tagetes erecta and belongs to family Asteraceae. There are 56 species of … [Read more...]
Phlox
Plant Summary: Phlox are one of the most preferred flowers to plant in pots and beds. The botanical name is Phlox paniculata and belongs to the family Polemoniaceae. They are also known as Garden … [Read more...]
Petunia
Petunias are attractive tubular flowers that bloom in innumerable shades belongs to family Solanaceae. It is native of South America and was discovered by James Tweedie. There are many species … [Read more...]
