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Red Spider Lily
- Lycoris Radiata The red spider lily is in the genus Lycoris, and in the amaryllis family. They are often called the red surprise lily. In late summer, most often during September, red spider lilies will begin to sprout and bloom. The stems and flower buds quickly emerge reaching their height in about a week. Since they often go unnoticed until they are in full bloom, it is a surprise when all of... (posted by Kathy 1 year 261 days ago.)
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- Lycoris Radiata The red spider lily is in the genus Lycoris, and in the amaryllis family. They are often called the red surprise lily. In late summer, most often during September, red spider lilies will begin to sprout and bloom. The stems and flower buds quickly emerge reaching their height in about a week. Since they often go unnoticed until they are in full bloom, it is a surprise when all of... (posted by Kathy 1 year 261 days ago.)
Gladiolus Flower Bulbs
In the genus gladiolus there is about two hundred and fifty species. They are in the Iridaceae or iris family. The majority of gladioli are native to southern Africa. Most gladiolas are hybrids. The flower stems of gladiolus can have at least seventeen flower blooms, all facing the same direction. Gladioli are mainly grown to make beautiful flower arrangements. They come in a wide range of colors, and make great cut flowers to... (posted by Kathy 3 years 28 days ago.)
In the genus gladiolus there is about two hundred and fifty species. They are in the Iridaceae or iris family. The majority of gladioli are native to southern Africa. Most gladiolas are hybrids. The flower stems of gladiolus can have at least seventeen flower blooms, all facing the same direction. Gladioli are mainly grown to make beautiful flower arrangements. They come in a wide range of colors, and make great cut flowers to... (posted by Kathy 3 years 28 days ago.)
The Allium Flower
Alliums are perennials in the genus Allium, and the family Liliaceae. There are about three hundred species in the group, which about seventy of these are native to the United States. Most of these grow in the Rocky Mountains and in California. Some of the plants in this group are only four inches tall where others can grow three feet tall. The leaves on alliums are long, narrow, and flat. The flowers grow in a cluster at the top of the... (posted by Kathy 3 years 135 days ago.)
Alliums are perennials in the genus Allium, and the family Liliaceae. There are about three hundred species in the group, which about seventy of these are native to the United States. Most of these grow in the Rocky Mountains and in California. Some of the plants in this group are only four inches tall where others can grow three feet tall. The leaves on alliums are long, narrow, and flat. The flowers grow in a cluster at the top of the... (posted by Kathy 3 years 135 days ago.)
The Labor Day Holiday
Ah, Labor Day, the last days of summer. It's a wonderful day to cook outdoors and enjoy the day with your family and friends. No stress or other obligations, just a happy peaceful day doing what you enjoy. If this were only true for everybody it would be a great holiday. The Labor Day holiday is supposed to honor ALL of the working people for their labors. But is it really a holiday? Are the workers honored? Thankfully, for some... (posted by Kathy 3 years 157 days ago.)
Ah, Labor Day, the last days of summer. It's a wonderful day to cook outdoors and enjoy the day with your family and friends. No stress or other obligations, just a happy peaceful day doing what you enjoy. If this were only true for everybody it would be a great holiday. The Labor Day holiday is supposed to honor ALL of the working people for their labors. But is it really a holiday? Are the workers honored? Thankfully, for some... (posted by Kathy 3 years 157 days ago.)
Shamrock, The Wood Sorrel Flower
The wood sorrel is in the genus Oxalis. There is about 850 species in this group. The roots can be in the form of bulbs, rhizomes, or tubers. Shamrocks and wood sorrels are both in this group. True shamrocks include white clover, red clover, and black medic. With that said, one type of wood sorrel is often sold under the name "Shamrock" and is not considered a shamrock or clover. The wood sorrel, shamrock, has pink... (posted by Kathy 3 years 164 days ago.)
The wood sorrel is in the genus Oxalis. There is about 850 species in this group. The roots can be in the form of bulbs, rhizomes, or tubers. Shamrocks and wood sorrels are both in this group. True shamrocks include white clover, red clover, and black medic. With that said, one type of wood sorrel is often sold under the name "Shamrock" and is not considered a shamrock or clover. The wood sorrel, shamrock, has pink... (posted by Kathy 3 years 164 days ago.)
The Iris Flower
Irises are found all around the world except in extremely cold regions. Its common and genus names are both iris. The family is iridaceous. Many people call the plant flags because its leaves grow in the shape of a paper fan. Irises can be either rhizomes or bulbs. Some of the varieties include Japanese, German, Siberian, and Dutch irises. The upper petals of the blooms are called standards and the lower petals are called falls. The iris... (posted by Kathy 3 years 192 days ago.)
Irises are found all around the world except in extremely cold regions. Its common and genus names are both iris. The family is iridaceous. Many people call the plant flags because its leaves grow in the shape of a paper fan. Irises can be either rhizomes or bulbs. Some of the varieties include Japanese, German, Siberian, and Dutch irises. The upper petals of the blooms are called standards and the lower petals are called falls. The iris... (posted by Kathy 3 years 192 days ago.)
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