Some flowers shout for attention with massive, colorful petals. Others, like the Sampaguita, whisper—but their whisper is so enchanting it can capture an entire nation. If you have ever caught a whiff of a sweet, heady fragrance on a tropical breeze, you might have met the Sampaguita. Scientifically known as Jasminum sambac, this tiny, star-shaped […]

In the quiet corners of the garden, where the shadows play and the moss grows thick, you will often find the humble Bellflower. With its nodding head and perfect bell shape, it looks like it was crafted by the hands of fairies. And if you believe the old folklore, perhaps it was. Known scientifically as […]

There is a specific scent that instantly takes me back to my grandmother’s sunroom—a green, peppery, slightly citrusy aroma that feels like a warm hug. It is the scent of the Geranium. For decades, the Geranium has been the unsung hero of the American front porch and the European window box. We see them everywhere, […]

Every now and then, a flower captures the world’s imagination not because of a garden show, but because of a movie. If you are here, you are probably asking the question that thousands of curious minds have asked Google: “Is the Nighthowler flower real?” In the movie Zootopia, these toxic purple bulbs—scientifically named Midnicampum holicithias—turn […]

Have you ever seen a flower so vividly beautiful that it almost hurts to look at, knowing it will fade all too soon? That is the essence of the Adonis Flower. In the world of botanical symbolism, the Adonis (often called Pheasant’s Eye) isn’t just a wildflower; it’s a reminder of how fleeting life and […]