Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Polygonum sp.



Buds of an unknown Polygonum species which is sold as aquatic plant.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Platycodon grandiflorus (Ballon Flower)



Opening bud of a Platycodon grandiflorus. This member of the Campanulaceae family is commonly known as Ballon Flower.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra)



The members of the genus Aspidistra are commonly known as Cast Iron Plants. Most of them are native to East Asia.

Ornithogalum dubium



Ornithogalum dubium is a winter growing member of the scilloideae subfamily. The native to South Africa plant is available flowering in orange or yellow.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Adromischus sp.



Bud of a unknown Adromischus. This genus contains approx. 20 members and belongs to the crassulaceae family.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Eastern purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)



The genus Echinacea belongs to the Asteraceae family and contains 9 species of which Echinacea purpurea is the most commonly known. The perennial plant grows best if located bright and sunny.

Sweat pea (Lathyrus)



The genus Lathyrus belongs to the Fabaceae family and contains more than 100 members. Some of them are popular garden plants over here in Germany. They are available in a wide range of blooming colors.