As summer fades, many gardens get a second burst of color from late bloomers such as golden solidago, also called goldenrod, and the chrysanthemum, a flower that has been prized in China and Japan for centuries. Many flower names also carry stories from myth and history.
Each guide in this collection pairs growing notes with the history behind the name. Discover how helenium alludes to Helen of Troy, why the protea is named after Proteus, and the long history of the chrysanthemum in ancient China. You will also find statice, lisianthus, amaranthus, tuberose and other blooms popular in fall gardens and bouquets.
Ornamental Flowers Articles.
Ornamental Flowers Articles.
Ornamental Flowers Articles.