Addition of a Cosmos bed in a garden is sure to make the garden more cheerful. Cosmos is a perennial plant and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. Cosmos in Greek means beautiful. Native to … [Read more...]
Beach Morning Glory
Along with Sand, Sea, and Sun the flower carpet offers an unforgettable landscape. The flower carpet is that of Beach morning glory also known as Railroad vine, Bay hops, Goat's foot vine. Botanical … [Read more...]
Betta Tavare
In Kannada it is known as Betta Tavare and Neladavare. Other common names are Chinese Rose, Changeable Rose, Double White Confederate Rose, and Cotton Rose Mallow. In Hindi it is known as SthalaKamal … [Read more...]
Ornamental Chilies
Ornamental Chilies as the name suggests is grown for its beauty and the color that it adds to a garden. The plant resembles a chili plant, but the fruit is shades of red, purple, yellow, orange, black … [Read more...]
Angel’s Trumpet
Brugmansia is the botanical name and belongs to Solanaceae family. Datura is a close relative of this plant. Angel's Trumpet is native of South America. Angel’s Trumpet is popular as an … [Read more...]
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum indicum known as Shavanthige in Kannada is the most common flower found growing and selling in Karnataka and the rest of India. Botanical name is Chrysanthemum and belongs to … [Read more...]
Canna
I remember my aunt distributing Sri Satyanarayana Prasad (offering) on washed and dried Canna leaves to family and friends after the pooja. There were many of these plants lined near the manmade water … [Read more...]
Water Lily
The still water of a lake or pond is often dotted with colorful water Lilies. Another gift by god to mankind, water lily belongs to Nymphaeaceae family. Who can forget the helpless Thumbelina … [Read more...]
Peace Lily
Botanical name is Spathiphyllum wallisii and belongs to Araceae family. Peace Lily are evergreen perennial plants with large attractive leaves. The leaves grow directly from the root and are green, … [Read more...]
Kariuttarani
Common names are Blue porterweed, Blue snakeweed, and Brazilian tea. In Kannada it is known as Kariuttarani. Botanical name is Stachytarpheta jamaicensis and belongs to Verbenaceae (Verbena) … [Read more...]
Hibiscus
Every house with a garden in South India will have a Hibiscus plant. The flowers are plucked in the morning and are arranged aesthetically in the Pooja Room. Botanical name is Hibiscus … [Read more...]
Viola Hederacea
Flowers of this perennial creeping evergreen plant are as pretty as its name. Viola Hederacea is the botanical name and belongs to Violaceae family. It is a native of Australia. Due to the … [Read more...]
Tropical Sage
Botanical name is Salvia Coccinea and belongs to Lamiaceae family. Other common names of Tropical sage are Texas sage, Scarlet sage, Tropical Sage, and blood sage. Tropical Sage is a perennial … [Read more...]
Machi Patram – Japanese Mugwort
Also known as Manchpatre in Kannada, Yomogi in Japanese, and Tite Pati in Hindi, Machi Patram - Japanese Mugwort is a perennial grown for its ornamental and medicinal values. Various species of … [Read more...]
Busy Lizzie – Impatiens
A single Busy Lizzie plant is enough to brighten up a garden. The botanical name is Impatiens walleriana and belongs to Balsaminaceae family. Busy Lizzie – Impatiens is a perennial herb and is native … [Read more...]
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 ground and does not grow tall! Sun plant is a perennial plant in South India but in certain … [Read more...]
Jasminum Grandiflorum – Mysooru Mallige
When you think of Mysore, you think of Mysooru Mallige also known as Dundu Mallige, which is endemic to this region. The botanical name is Jasminum Grandiflorum and belongs to Oleaceae … [Read more...]
Maruga – Marjoram
The fragrant Maruga (Kannada) bunches sells fast in South Karnataka markets during the Hindu month Shravana (Aug – Sept), as the leaves of this plant are offered to gods and goddesses on all the … [Read more...]
Lotus
Lotus flower since centuries has been a symbol of beauty, peace, purity, and non-attachment. The flower is widely depicted in Hinduism and Buddhism. Hence, this exotic flower is the national flower of … [Read more...]
Allamanda
Public gardens are incomplete without this plant. Allamanda is a very attractive plant that catches your eye instantly and becomes a center of attraction in any garden. Allamanda is a native of South … [Read more...]
