Purple is an extremely popular flower color, with favorites including lavender and aster. We’ve compiled a list of 62 types of purple flowers below. Discover your favorite shades of purple – ranging from magenta to dark purple. Many of these flowers will bloom in late spring or late summer, and we’ve included handy growing tips for those of you that are gardeners.
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Types of Flowers: Names & Pictures
We’ve pulled together a list of 170+ flower and plant types, along with pictures of each one and details on the best way to plant them. You’ll find everything from common favorites like roses and tulips to exotic plants and flowers.
Find the flower names below, along with a brief description, a photo, and some guidance for those of you who are interested in gardening.
11 Popular Cactus Flower FAQs
We’ve answered your top 11 questions about cactus flowers, including the meaning, blooming, and more. What are the flowers on a cactus called? The hair-like spikes or short prickles which are generally barbed that are found on the areoles of Cacti are called Glochids or glochidia. Cactus glochids easily detach from the plant and …
Cucumber Plant (Cucumis sativus): Fast Facts
Usually called the Cucumber, Cucumis sativus is from the gourd family. Originating from the East Indies, it is a yearly creeping vine that is often grown on trellises or any other kind of supportive frame. The Cucumis sativus is often found in home vegetable gardens. Growing Tips Cucumis sativus is easy to grow and does …
Fire Lilies (Lilium Bulbiferum)
Lilium Bulbiferum is the scientific name for the orange lily, also known as the fire lily. Bulbiferum is a Latin word that means “bearing bulbs”. Lilium is their genus, where we get the word “lily”. They can grow almost anywhere, they’re found in parks, meadows, forests, on the side of the road, and of course …
Dandelions: Everything You Need to Know
Dandelions are one flower that everyone, from children to adults, can identify without pause. Their little yellow buds have been around for ages, sometimes annoying, sometimes fun, sometimes even dinner.
Most Poisonous Flowers and Plants Parents and Pet Owners Should Know About
You may not know it, but certain flowers and plants actually have a pretty good reason for being poisonous to those who come within their proximity. Much like small or defenseless mammals and other creatures in the wild, some plants and flowers contain toxins as a means to keep themselves safe from those who might dare to touch them, pluck them, or uproot them from their forest or tropical homes.
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