Passiflora–commonly called passionflowers–are grown for their large, showy, fringed flowers. They often bloom in rare shades of blue, and some are scented. Passionflowers also produce edible fruit. Passiflora quickly covers arbors, pergolas, fences, and garden structures with lush, glossy foliage. Several species of Passiflora can be grown as houseplants. Indoors passionflower must be trained on…
Osmanthus–commonly called Sweet olive–bears tiny white flowers that are intensely fragrant. Plant sweet olive near a window or patio where its peachy-apricot fragrance can be enjoyed. It is ideal for hedges and screens, or along walks and entryways where its fragrance can be appreciated. Osmanthus is grown for its foliage and flowers. Leaves are lance-shaped…
Murraya–commonly called Orange jasmine–is a subtropical small shrub. It can be trained as a houseplant or bonsai. Its waxy, white, bell-shaped blossoms smell like orange blossoms. Murraya has graceful, pendulous branches. Where winters are mild Murraya can be planted in hedges or as foundation plants. It can be grown as a small single- or multitrunked…
The quintessential holiday houseplant, the poinsettia is actually a tropical plant native to Mexico. The true flowers are tiny, yellow centers that are surrounded by showy, colorful leaf bracts that are typically thought of as the flowers. While poinsettia is grown as a colorful landscape shrub in southern Florida, California, and Mexico, most know it…
Cigar plant, Cuphea ignea, is a shrubby perennial that bears showy blooms that look like firecrackers or lit cigars. The plant is commonly grown indoors but can be grown outdoors in mild winter regions or planted as a summer annual. Cuphea ignea’s flowers are tuber to about 3/4 inch long; they are red with a…
Bougainvillea is a flamboyant addition to the landscape. It can also be grown as a houseplant. The brilliant colored crepe-paper-like blooms can nearly cover the plant. Bougainvillea has arching, sprawling, thorny stems. The stems can be trained and tied as a climbing vine, forming a thick canopy of foliage and blazing flowers. Bougainvillea can also…
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