| Daylily |
 Hemerocallis
flowers can provide a wide
variety of forms and color to
your garden. The species, and
older and newer cultivars
produce flowers that may be
triangular, circular, double,
star-shaped, or spider-shaped. |
| Desert
Rose |
 A
perennial succulent found in
semi-arid regions of the
Arabian Peninsula and E. to
S.W. Africa. |
| Dianthus |
 Carnations,
Cloves, and Pinks have been
grown over the centuries for
their attractive and
deliciously spicy-fragranced
flowers, also prized for
cutting. |
| Dwarf
Mussaenda |
 Dwarf
Mussaenda is a unique
flowering perennial that has
yellow flowers with pendent
obovate white sepals. Grow as
a free-standing specimen or in
a shrub border. Dwarf
Mussaenda is an evergreen
shrub of the Rubiaceae family. |
| Eucharis
Lily |
 With
a flower reminiscent of a
daffodil, Eucharis is a
bulbous plant which produces
three to six large white,
fragrant flowers on a tall
stem. Of the family
Amaryllidaceae it is more
commonly known as Amazon Lily. |
| Floss
Silk Tree |
 Considered
one of the most beautiful
trees in the world, the Silk
Floss Tree is a deciduous
tropical plant from Brazil and
Argentina. Chorisia is a large
tree which can grow to over 50
feet high with a spread as
wide. |
| Frangipani |
 One
of the perfume makers favorite
flowers, Plumeria is a fairly
easy to grow deciduous or
semi-evergreen shrub or small
tree. Of the family
Apocynaceae it is more
commonly known as Frangipani,
Pagoda Tree or West Indian
Jasmine. |
| Gardenia |
 A
favorite of the perfume makers
and florists, Gardenia is an
attractive evergreen shrub or
small tree. It requires some
special care but rewards the
gardener with its rich,
seductive scent and
beautifully formed flowers and
glossy green foliage. |
| Gingers |
 Zingiber
or Ginger is a wonderful
tropical plant of which there
are 200 species. These plants
come in an astounding number
of varieties and hybrids. Of
the family Zingiberaceae the
edible plant which produces
the Ginger spice is Zingiber
officinale. |
| Golden
Rain Tree |
 The
Golden Rain Tree or
Koelreuteria blooms only once
a year, but is very
spectacular when it does. Of
the family Sapindaceae it is
cultivated for its beautiful
fragrant flowers and papery,
reddish-pink seed capsules. |
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Plant of the
Month Index |
Golden
Shower Tree through
Nasturtium |
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