Cosmos
Addition of a Cosmos bed in a garden is sure to make the garden more cheerful. Cosmos is a perennial…
8 years ago
Perennials
Beach Morning Glory
Along with Sand, Sea, and Sun the flower carpet offers an unforgettable landscape. The flower carpet is that of Beach…
8 years ago
Betta Tavare
In Kannada it is known as Betta Tavare and Neladavare. Other common names are Chinese Rose, Changeable Rose, Double White…
9 years ago
Ornamental Chilies
Ornamental Chilies as the name suggests is grown for its beauty and the color that it adds to a garden.…
9 years ago
Angel’s Trumpet
Brugmansia is the botanical name and belongs to Solanaceae family. Datura is a close relative of this plant. Angel's Trumpet…
9 years ago
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum indicum known as Shavanthige in Kannada is the most common flower found growing and selling in Karnataka and the…
10 years ago
Canna
I remember my aunt distributing Sri Satyanarayana Prasad (offering) on washed and dried Canna leaves to family and friends after…
10 years ago
Water Lily
The still water of a lake or pond is often dotted with colorful water Lilies. Another gift by god to…
10 years ago
Peace Lily
Botanical name is Spathiphyllum wallisii and belongs to Araceae family. Peace Lily are evergreen perennial plants with large attractive leaves.…
10 years ago
Kariuttarani
Common names are Blue porterweed, Blue snakeweed, and Brazilian tea. In Kannada it is known as Kariuttarani. Botanical name is…
10 years ago
Hibiscus
Every house with a garden in South India will have a Hibiscus plant. The flowers are plucked in the morning…
10 years ago
Viola Hederacea
Flowers of this perennial creeping evergreen plant are as pretty as its name. Viola Hederacea is the botanical name and…
10 years ago
Tropical Sage
Botanical name is Salvia Coccinea and belongs to Lamiaceae family. Other common names of Tropical sage are Texas sage, Scarlet…
10 years ago
Machi Patram – Japanese Mugwort
Also known as Manchpatre in Kannada, Yomogi in Japanese, and Tite Pati in Hindi, Machi Patram - Japanese Mugwort is…
10 years ago
Busy Lizzie – Impatiens
A single Busy Lizzie plant is enough to brighten up a garden. The botanical name is Impatiens walleriana and belongs…
11 years ago
Table Rose – Sun Plant – Portulaca Grandiflora
We used to call this as Table Rose, maybe because the flower looks like a rose and also covers the…
11 years ago
Jasminum Grandiflorum – Mysooru Mallige
When you think of Mysore, you think of Mysooru Mallige also known as Dundu Mallige, which is endemic to this…
11 years ago
Maruga – Marjoram
The fragrant Maruga (Kannada) bunches sells fast in South Karnataka markets during the Hindu month Shravana (Aug – Sept), as…
11 years ago
Lotus
Lotus flower since centuries has been a symbol of beauty, peace, purity, and non-attachment. The flower is widely depicted in…
11 years ago
Allamanda
Public gardens are incomplete without this plant. Allamanda is a very attractive plant that catches your eye instantly and becomes…
11 years ago