Coastal Rosemary
Coastal rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) is a small, hardy shrub that belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is native to southeastern Australia, growing along sand dunes… Read More »Coastal Rosemary
Chris Niemann Photographer is a photojournalist working in the Washington, D.C. area specializing in nature, plant and insect image services. I am a nature lover and bonsai enthusiast. I am interested in all aspects of the garden and have been studying it for over a decade.
Coastal rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) is a small, hardy shrub that belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is native to southeastern Australia, growing along sand dunes… Read More »Coastal Rosemary
Common jasmine (Jasminum officinale) is a fast-growing, climbing evergreen shrub originating from the Himalayas native to India. It produces glossy green foliage and highly fragrant… Read More »Common jasmine
The Black Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor) is a beautiful and unique orchid species native to Asia. It is a popular houseplant due to its easy… Read More »Black Jewel Orchid
Bladderwort is a carnivorous aquatic plant that belongs to the family Lentibulariaceae. It grows in temperate and tropical regions, in standing or slowly flowing fresh… Read More »Bladderwort
Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) is a flowering perennial found in the United States and Canada. It typically grows to 8-12 inches in height, producing a… Read More »Blue-eyed Grass
The Bottlebrush is a native Australian shrub that has become popular as an ornamental plant in many parts of the world. It is an attractive… Read More »Bottlebrush
Brachyscome, also commonly referred to as Daisy Daisy, is a genus of plants in the daisy family. This species of flower is native to Australia,… Read More »Brachyscome
Bush honeysuckles are deciduous shrubs that can grow up to 6-9 ft in height. They are native to North America and are easily identified by… Read More »Bush Honeysuckle
Candytuft is an edible flower that belongs to the genus Iberis of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, although it is… Read More »Candytuft
Canna lilies are perennial flowering plants with large leaves and brightly colored flowers. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions, but they can be… Read More »Canna Lily
The Chinese fringe flower is a small shrub native to China and Japan. It is a member of the loranthaceae family and can reach heights… Read More »Chinese Fringe Flower
Chionodoxa, commonly known as glory-of-the-snow, is a genus of bulbous perennial flowering plants native to Turkey and nearby areas of the Middle East. Its delicate… Read More »Chionodoxa
Acacia is a genus of shrubs and trees belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae, first described in Africa by the Swedish botanist… Read More »Acacia Flower
Alstroemeria, also known as Peruvian lilies, are bright and colorful flowers originating from South America. These beautiful and long-lasting blooms make great gifts for any… Read More »Alstroemeria Flowers
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is known for its vibrant purple berries that appear in… Read More »American Beautyberry
The American hazelnut (Corylus americana) is a small, deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It is also known as the American filbert, and… Read More »American Hazelnut
Anemone flowers, also known as windflowers, are a beautiful and versatile addition to any garden. These delicate blooms come in a wide range of colors,… Read More »Anemone Flowers
Arborvitae is a genus of trees native to North America. It consists of five species: Thuja plicata, Thuja occidentalis, Thuja occidentalis var. occidentalis, Thuja orientale… Read More »Arborvitae
Dragon arum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae with roughly 250 species and about 18 genera. Most are perennial herbs, but… Read More »Dragon arum
The Iris family includes the tuberous herbaceous plant genus crocus, also known as saffron. This plant can be found in the wild in Central Asia,… Read More »Fall crocus