Scientifically known as Tradescantia pallida, purple spiderwort (aka purple heart plant, purple queen spiderwort, etc.) is known for its lush foliage and distinctive purple hue. It's not just a visual ...

If you love the idea of having a pollinator garden and would like to have more birds stop by your property, then you should consider growing spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana) in your yard. Despite ...

But what you might not know is that incorrect plant watering techniques can put plants at risk for disease and even kill them. Whether you want to cultivate pretty outdoor perennials or you just ...

I placed the order and the order was received at the time requested. I did not ask the recipient if the flowers were nice because it was the card that was the most important part. I ordered ...

Only six years old at the time, I was at first put off by these garish plants. Such strange and vibrant flowers seemed out of place among the respectable beans, peppers, spinach, and other ...

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Fragrant perennials — butterfly bush (Buddleia), yarrow, wormwood, Dianthus, some day lilies and hostas, bee balm (Monarda), ...

told through eight everyday products. For more than 200 years, the heart of the global trade in cut flowers has been the Netherlands. The world’s largest global auction for flowers began ...

Every bite an herbivore takes comes at the expense of a plant. Are plants passive victims or do they actively resist these attacks? Some plants avoid herbivory by decreasing their apparency or ...

Plant cells have several structures not found in other eukaryotes. In particular, organelles called chloroplasts allow plants to capture the energy of the Sun in energy-rich molecules; cell walls ...

However, there’s almost nothing worse than accidentally killing a beloved potted companion, from overwatering your snake plant to under-sunning your succulent. Plant-care apps are a great ...