How to plant and grow chicory (Cichorium intybus) Chicory (Cichorium intybus) or “common chicory” is a perennial herbaceous plant of the dandelion family Asteraceae, usually with bright blue flowers, sometimes white or pink. Many...
How to plant and grow Crocus sativus (Saffron) Crocus sativus (Saffron) is a plant grown to collect stigmas (the part of the flower that receives pollen), which when dried and milled are a spice...
Dianthus caryophyllus (carnation or clove pink) is a flower cultivated for many centuries in the gardens and has an extensive symbolism in different cultures. Carnation is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches up to...
Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican sunflower or Mexican marigold) is a plant that can grow from 30 cm to more than 2m high, depending on the species, the cultivated variety and the growing conditions. Its abundant...
Portulaca grandiflora (Rose moss or Eleven o’clock) is a small plant native to South America (Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina), of rapid growth, usually reaching less than 30 cm in height. Its leaves are succulent...
Eschscholzia californica (California poppy) is a plant that can reach up to 50 cm in height, although it usually reaches only about 30 cm in height. Its leaves are finely divided and its flowers are...
Gazania rigens (Treasure flower) is a plant whose height is usually around 10 to 30 cm, although it can reach 50 cm in height if it reaches its second year of life. The flowers...
Anemone blanda (Winter windflower) is a compact rhizomatous perennial that are cultivated by their 3 to 4cm flowers. The flowers can be blue, pink or white blooming in spring. Winter windflower leaves are toothed...
