SEPAL The word comes from Latin – separatus “separate” + petalum “petal”. What is it? In Angiosperms (flowering plants) the sepal is a modified leaf found on the outermost part of the flower. They are usually green and therefore more likely to be confused with leaves. They are also often covered […]
The Best City Landscapers (New York Times)
WE LOVE CHUNKY !
THE MESMERIZING CAUDICIFORMS What are they ? Caudiciform plants are those that create a swollen base or trunk – which is called a caudex. Usually above ground, they can also develop under the soil level. The trunk can be smooth, bumpy or even have a turtle back arrangement! Many caudiciform plants […]
BLUE !
In my top three favorite spring flowers is Scilla siberica – Siberian squill. Bluest blue flowers ! And since my favorite color is blue (cerulean blue and especially a sky blue) this spring flowering bulb rules ! Looking from afar at planter full of Scilla is like looking at the sky! Caerulum – […]
