Crinum lily has been a Southern favorite for yearsadd them to your garden lineup. Crinum lilies have graced Southern gardens for many years. In cold climates, crinum lilies shine in pots on a patio during summer but must be overwintered inside. Credit: Ed Gohlich Flower stalks emerge above 2- to 5-foot-tall arching straplike green leaves. Sometimes plants grow a second flower stalk in late summer. All parts of crinum lily are toxic to humans....
In all other climates, crocosmia can be grown as an annual. It is also very attractive when planted with contrasting color companions (see below). For the best bloom show, plant crocosmia in groups of at least a dozen. Credit: Peter Krumhardt When planted in spring, they may not bloom until the following year. Plant crocosmia corms 3 to 5 inches deep and 6 to 8 inches apart. Prior to planting, you may need to enrich the soil by incorporating a 2-inch layer of well-decomposed compost....
These ground-hugging flowers in Easter egg colors are a sign that spring is coming. Crocus brings earlyspring colorto the landscape by popping out of the ground (sometimes through snow!) with petite, ground-hugging flowers. Credit: Giant Crocus golden yellow Large sections of crocus planted beneath deciduous trees create a spectacular sight. Spring and fall crocuses aretoxic to pets. Where to Plant Crocus Plant crocuses in a location with full sun orpartial shade....
Learn to grow crossandrasometimes known as the firecracker flowerfor its glossy green foliage and almost constant blooms. Unlike many common flowers, the blooms of crossandra are asymmetrical and relatively one-sided. The five-petaled flowers are borne on columnar square bloom stalks, which are unique. Credit: Dean Schoeppner Butterflies arevery fond of crossandraand can be found visiting them for their delicious nectar. Crossandra thrives in humidity; its leaves should be regularly misted if grown indoors....
Add lush green foliage and stunning sunset-hued blooms to your garden structure with this easy-to-grow woody vine. In the garden, crossvine is a favorite food source for hummingbirds and other pollinators. Pair crossvine with easy-to-grow perennials and shrubs and host your own backyard nectar buffet. Credit:Denny Schrock Crossvine also makes a good ground cover in places where it’s crucial that you stabilize sloped terrain. You want the top edge of the roots to sit at or slightly above ground level....
This easy-care houseplant adds plenty of color to any space through its foliage. In warm climates, croton can also be planted in the landscape to be enjoyed year-round. All parts of the plant are toxic to humans and pets. Credit: Denny Schrock check that the soil provides excellent drainage and has a pH between 4.5 and 6.5. Single specimens add a splash of color to the back of aperennial flowerbed....
This rapidly growing edible herb doubles as a lush ornamental with fragrant velvety leaves. This herb is perennial in tropical regions but is most commonlygrown as an annual. Cuban oregano has fragrant, velvety leaves edged in white. Credit:Dean Schoeppner It grows rapidly, creating a lush display that is especially pretty in a container garden. Cuban oregano has a strong menthol or camphor scent that intensifies when the leaves are crushed....
Heat-loving and easy to grow, this plant produces tons of refreshing fruits in summer. Growing your own crunchy, just-the-right-sizecucumbersis a cinch. Choose from dozens of varieties to grow at home. Credit: Dean Schoeppner They will thrive in the garden, raised beds, and even large containers. They flourish in hot summer weather and the more you harvest, the more the plants will produce. Crop rotation helps to break pests and disease cycles and improves soil health....
This tall prairie plant attracts butterflies and pollinators with its long flower spikes. Dark green lance-shaped leaves whorl around stems that bear white, lavender, or blue blossoms. Culvers root is a frequent member of prairie plant populations. Where to Plant Culvers Root Select a location in full sun where the soil stays consistently moist. Low spots in your yard where the soil stays moist for extended periods are ideal. Culvers root grows best in soil that isslightly acidic....
The essential oil in the seeds is extracted and exported to the international market. Cumin is most often used as a spice and its one of the essential ingredients of curry powder. It also has many other uses in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, perfumery and soap industries. Credit:Salil Ghosh / Getty Images Each plant looks like a miniature version ofdillandfennel, with similar soft, threadlike foliage. Where to Plant Cumin Plant cumin in well-drained soil infull sun....
Use these tips to grow cup plant, a tall native perennial that attracts birds and pollinators. Cup plant is a native prairie perennial with a big presence in the landscape. It grows up to 9 feet tall and is topped with yellow, daisy-like flowers for weeks in summer. Credit: Rob Cardillo Space is an important consideration. Count on this long-lived perennial to grow 6 to 9 feet tall and 1 to 3 feet wide....
The brightly colored flowers of this annual are small but plentiful. Cuphea is a low-maintenance andheat-tolerant annualthat blooms from late spring until frost without needing deadheading. In frost-free zones, it can be grown as a perennial. Credit: Denny Schrock While the flowers of this plant are small, they more than make up for their size in quantity. Cuphea also attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. Where to Plant Cuphea Cuphea loves hot, sunny locations and well-drained soil....
This fast-growing annual vine with trumpet-shaped blossoms is adored by humans and hummingbirds. It is easy to grow and blooms for months in the heat of summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Also, like morning glory, its flowers close up in the afternoon. Cypress vine shares another less desirable trait with morning glories: It is toxic to humans and pets. It is unfussy about soil conditions as long as there is good drainage....
