Summer Flowers

Canna Flaccida

      Belonging to the Canna genus, Canna flaccida Salisb usually grows in wetlands, especially in those of South-Eastern USA. It can reach a height of 1.5 m and when it comes to frosting, Canna flaccida is very sensitive. Having hermaphrodite flowers, Canna flaccida has as blooming period from August to October.       It is an aquatic species …

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Gypsophila

      The Gypsophila represents a plant which originates from Europe, Asia and also northern Africa and it’s used mainly as a decorative flower, as it resembles strikingly with the carnation. The plant belongs to a very rich genus of almost 100 species, all belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family, commonly called the pink family or even the …

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Saffron

      Saffron, the most expensive spice existing on the market is actually the flower of a species of Crocus called Crocus sativus and it is native to Southwest Asia. Being a part of the family Iridaceae, Crocus sativus or more exactly, its flower, is widely known for its use not only in cooking but also in …

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Symphyotrichum

      Symphyotrichum is a genus belonging to the family Asteraceae, gathering 90 species, very popular in Europe as garden plants. Even though Symphyotrichum in native to North America, the plant also grows in Central and South America. Regarding the species brought to Europe, two of the most popular used in decorating gardens are: New England Aster …

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Yucca Gloriosa

      Also known as Spanish Dagger, Moundlily Yucca, Soft-tipped Yucca, Spanish Bayonet or Sea Islands Yucca, Yucca gloriosa is a species belonging to the genus Yucca of the family Agavaceae.       Yucca is a small tree with very stiff leaves that can reach 0.3 or even 0.5 meters. The flowers are always formed at the end of …

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