Desmodium is a genus in the Fabaceae family. This plant, often known as tick clover, has many names and uses. You might want to grow some of these, as they can be used in farming. But, they also make good garden plants if you want to add some purplish-pink flowers to your yard!
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Barberry Health Benefits plus Growing and Care Tips
Landscaping and gardening can be a great task to take on. You need to consider what plants will fare well in your climate and whether you can provide the best conditions for your garden to thrive. Some plants need more attention than others. One plant that needs a bit less maintenance than others is the barberry.
Japanese Maple Care and Growing Tips
The beautiful Japanese maple is a deciduous shrub that is native to Japan, Korea, and other parts of Asia. With their striking colors and ability to grow in relatively small spaces, these make an ideal addition to your garden at home.
Vernonia Care & Ironweed Growing Tips
With about 350 recorded species of shrubs and forbs, the Vernonia genus is part of the Asteraceae family. You may recognize some of its various species as ‘ironweed’ with its intense purple flowers. Some Vernonia species are edible, and they can have economic value.
Favorite Flowers to Put in Your Garden From A Through Z
There are hundreds of thousands of flowers to choose from across hundreds of flower families. Many are solely grown for medicinal purposes, while others are grown for cut flowers, pollination, to attract butterflies, or to provide beauty in a home garden.
We cover many different types of flowers, flower meanings, colors, and so much more on Flower Glossary. But today, we want to put a spotlight on some of our favorite flowers. Go through the alphabet of flowers with us below.