flower of the day

Lantern Flower: The Luminous Beauty of November 21st As autumn’s palette fades and winter’s chill approaches, we turn our attention to a flower that brings a touch of whimsy and warmth to the late-season garden - the Lantern Flower. On November 21st, we celebrate this enchanting bloom, exploring its unique characteristics, rich symbolism, and the captivating stories that surround it. The Essence of Lantern Flower The Lantern Flower, scientifically known as Physalis alkekengi, is also commonly called Chinese Lantern Plant, Winter Cherry, or Bladder Cherry....

Bugloss: The Azure Beauty of November 20th As autumn’s golden hues fade and winter’s chill approaches, we turn our attention to a flower that brings a touch of summer’s blue skies to the late-season garden - Bugloss. On November 20th, we celebrate this vibrant and often overlooked bloom, exploring its unique characteristics, rich symbolism, and the fascinating role it has played in folklore and traditional medicine. The Essence of Bugloss Bugloss, scientifically known as Anchusa, is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae....

Saxifraga: The Resilient Rock-Breaker of November 19th As autumn’s chill settles in and many plants retreat for winter, we turn our attention to a hardy and diverse genus that thrives in challenging environments - Saxifraga. On November 19th, we celebrate these remarkable plants, exploring their unique characteristics, symbolic meanings, and the fascinating role they play in both natural ecosystems and human culture. The Essence of Saxifraga Saxifraga, commonly known as saxifrage or rockfoil, is a genus of about 440 species of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae....

Golden-rayed Lily: The Majestic Beauty of November 18th As autumn’s palette fades and winter’s chill approaches, we turn our attention to a flower that embodies the radiance of summer - the Golden-rayed Lily. On November 18th, we celebrate this magnificent bloom, exploring its unique characteristics, rich symbolism, and the captivating stories that surround it. The Essence of Golden-rayed Lily The Golden-rayed Lily, scientifically known as Lilium auratum, is a species of lily native to Japan....

Butterbur: The Healing Giant of November 17th As autumn’s golden hues fade and the first frosts hint at winter’s approach, we turn our attention to a remarkable plant that has been quietly serving humanity for centuries - Butterbur. On November 17th, we celebrate this unassuming yet powerful herb, exploring its unique characteristics, medicinal properties, and the fascinating role it has played in folklore and traditional medicine. The Essence of Butterbur Butterbur, scientifically known as Petasites hybridus, is a perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family....

Christmas Rose: The Winter’s Enchanting Bloom of November 16th As winter’s chill begins to embrace the world and most gardens fall into slumber, we turn our attention to a flower that defies the season’s harsh conditions - the Christmas Rose. On November 16th, we celebrate this resilient and captivating bloom, exploring its unique characteristics, rich symbolism, and the magical tales that surround it. The Essence of Christmas Rose The Christmas Rose, scientifically known as Helleborus niger, is not a true rose but a member of the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae....

Crown Vetch: The Resilient Beauty of November 15th As autumn’s chill settles in and many plants retreat for winter, we turn our attention to a hardy, sprawling beauty that continues to thrive - Crown Vetch. On November 15th, we celebrate this resilient plant, exploring its unique characteristics, ecological significance, and the complex role it plays in our landscapes. The Essence of Crown Vetch Crown Vetch, scientifically known as Securigera varia (formerly Coronilla varia), is a perennial herbaceous plant in the legume family, Fabaceae....

Pine: The Evergreen Sentinel of November 14th As autumn’s vibrant colors fade and many trees stand bare, we turn our attention to a steadfast presence in the landscape - the Pine. On November 14th, we celebrate this majestic evergreen, exploring its unique characteristics, rich symbolism, and the profound impact it has had on cultures and ecosystems around the world. The Essence of Pine Pine trees, belonging to the genus Pinus in the family Pinaceae, are coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs found across most of the Northern Hemisphere....

Lemon Verbena: The Fragrant Enchantress of November 13th As autumn’s crisp air settles in and many plants retreat for winter, we turn our attention to a herb that continues to delight with its invigorating scent - Lemon Verbena. On November 13th, we celebrate this aromatic wonder, exploring its unique characteristics, rich symbolism, and the captivating role it has played in culture and tradition. The Essence of Lemon Verbena Lemon Verbena, scientifically known as Aloysia citrodora, is a deciduous woody shrub native to South America....

Lemon: The Zesty Wonder of November 12th As autumn’s chill settles in and many plants prepare for dormancy, we turn our attention to an evergreen tree that offers both beauty and bounty year-round - the Lemon. On November 12th, we celebrate this vibrant citrus, exploring its unique characteristics, rich symbolism, and the significant role it has played in cultures around the world. The Essence of Lemon The Lemon tree, scientifically known as Citrus limon, is a small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae....