Angelonia

COMMON NAME:  ► Summer Snapdragon SCIENTIFIC NAME: ► Angelonia augustifolia GROWER HINTS: ► At first glance,  this plant would make you think of a Penstemon. It’s not. It is a native of Mexico and the West Indies, and is not even related to Penstemon. Watch for...

Angel Wing Begonia

COMMON NAME: ► Angel Wing Begonia SCIENTIFIC NAME: ► Cane begonia GROWER HINTS: ► Welcome to the big part of the Begonia family called angel wings or cane begonias. These begonias have leaves that are shaped a little like angel wings and the stems are fairly heavy and...

Alstroemeria

COMMON NAME: ► Peruvian Lily SCIENTIFIC NAME: ► Alstroemeria ► GROWER HINTS: At long last, Alstroemeria for the home garden! This is one of the most popular and long-lasting of cut flowers. These hybrids have been specially bred to stay short and compact in the home...