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Astilbe Chinensis Var. Taquetii Superba

Description Astilbe Chinensis Var. Taquetii Superba is a perennial plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to China and is commonly known as False Spirea. This plant has a clumping habit and features attractive foliage and fluffy, colorful flower plumes that bloom in late summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Saxifragales…
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Aster Dumosus Sapphire

Description Aster Dumosus Sapphire, also known as Dwarf Aster or Bushy Aster, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, particularly in the eastern and central regions. The plant blooms in late summer to early fall, producing daisy-like flowers with a vibrant blue color. The flowers have a yellow center and grow…
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Aster Flaccidus

Description Aster Flaccidus, also known as the Pacific Aster, is a flowering plant native to North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 3 feet tall. This plant produces stunning blue, purple, and pink flowers in late summer and fall, making it a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers. Taxonomic…
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Asplenium Rhizophyllum

Description Asplenium Rhizophyllum, commonly known as walking fern, is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shaded areas such as rocky crevices, ledges, and cliffs. This fern is unique because it is capable of producing plantlets at the tips of its fronds, which can root and form new…
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Astelia Fragrans

Description Astelia fragrans, also known as the bush flax lily or kakaha, is a unique plant species native to New Zealand. It is an evergreen perennial that belongs to the Asteliaceae family. The plant is quite popular for its beautiful and long-lasting foliage, making it an ideal choice for gardeners and landscapers all around the world. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Asplenium Rutifolium

Description Asplenium Rutifolium, also known as the kangaroo fern or the leather fern, is a species of fern that belongs to the Aspleniaceae family. It is native to Australia, where it grows in rainforests, wet sclerophyll forests, and on rock ledges. It is an evergreen fern that can grow up to 60cm high and 90cm wide. Its fronds are leathery…
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Astelia Banksii

Description Astelia Banksii, also known as the Bush Flax or Wharawhara, is a perennial plant native to New Zealand. It belongs to the Asteliaceae family and is commonly found in forests, wetlands, and coastal areas. This plant has long, narrow leaves and a clumping growth habit that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Astelia Banksii produces small white…
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Asphodeline Lutea

Description Asphodeline Lutea, also known as Yellow Asphodel, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its striking appearance. The plant can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and produces tall spikes of yellow flowers that bloom in late spring…
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Asplenium Richardii

Description Asplenium Richardii, commonly known as Richard’s spleenwort, is a species of fern belonging to the family Aspleniaceae. This plant is native to the southeastern United States and can be found growing in rocky outcrops, cliffs, and boulders. Asplenium Richardii is a small fern, typically growing up to 10 inches in height. It has dark green fronds that are linear-lanceolate…
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Asphodelus Ramosus

Description Asphodelus Ramosus, also known as the branched asphodel, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can grow up to 1 meter tall. The plant is characterized by its branched stem, green leaves, and white to pale pink flowers that bloom from May to July. It is commonly…
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