Description Helianthus annuus, or sunflowers, are a summertime treasure. They can continue to bloom into early fall, usually starting in the middle of summer. The flowers have a broad central disc surrounded by short, yellow petals, and measure an average of 3 to 6 inches across. Sunflowers grow on a hairy, strong, upright stem that […]
Description The garden strawberry, also called the strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa), is a hybrid species of the genus Fragaria that is commonly grown for its fruit. Strawberries are planted all over the world. The everbearing kind of strawberry spreads by rhizomes and stolons in sunny, open regions. With periods of hibernation in the summer and
Description Botanically called Hypericum perforatum, John’s wort (SJW) is a spreading, leafy herb that grows in open, disturbed places in most temperate regions of the world. St. John’s Wort is an evergreen perennial. Because of its spreading propensity, the width varies, but individual crowns can range in width from 30 to 40 cm. The higher
Description Herbs known as soapworts can be annual or perennial and have underground rhizomes. The plants could be spreading or upright. Their leaves are simple, tapering or roughly oval in form. There’s a chance that the stems and leaves are hairy or waxy. The five-petaled blossoms are colored in colors of white, pink, pastel purple,
Description Artemisia abrotanum is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family that goes by many names, including southern wormwood, lad’s love, and southern wood. Southernwood was traditionally employed as an air freshener or strewing plant because of its potent camphor-like scent. It grows into a compact, bushy shrub that many gardeners love. The
Description Summer Savory is a culinary, medicinal, aromatic, and decorative plant that grows annually and has edible flowers. It is frequently used to flavor soup, tea, vinegar, pork, cabbage, and butter. It has a somewhat peppery flavor. Additionally, potpourris uses it. The lavender tubular flowers on this herb bloom from July to September in the
Description Rue is a small-growing, shrub-like perennial herb with a brief life span. It has blue-green, fragrant leaves that resemble ferns. Additionally, it features clusters of tiny yellow blooms in the summer that draw parasitic wasps, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden. Planting the ornamental herb in the spring, after the risk of frost
Description The aromatic herb rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) grows into a rounded, evergreen shrub that is perennial. It has gray-green, needle-like leaves that are slender and upright on woody stalks. Although it can bloom at other times of the year, clusters of tiny, light blue to white blooms usually occur in late spring or early summer.
Description Saffron, which is made from the flower stigmas of the saffron crocus plant (Crocus sativus), a member of the iris family, is regarded as the most costly spice in the world. The long, thin, fragile threads that make up saffron are a deep crimson color. The dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower are
Description A beautiful perennial plant belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae), burnet is cultivated for its edible leaves as well as its therapeutic qualities. Although it was originally used medicinally to treat hemorrhaging and combat the bubonic plague, its most well-known application now is as an astringent. There are four to twelve pairs of leaflets