Witnessing flowers as they open on shoots that emerge from bulbs can create a similar response. Even though you may know what ...

These amazing blue ginger plants, with spikes of shockingly indigo blue flowers, make a delightful addition to the fall garden. They are very easy to care for, and grow nicely for us, as tender ...

The famous trumpeting, cupped receptacle on daffodils is called a corona, and botanists are confounded as to its function. However, the presence of the corona does assist us in explaining why daffodil ...

Looking for simple fall tasks that will pay off next spring and summer? Enjoy this cooler weather! Divide many perennials ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. • There are 40 species of hedychiums (pronounced he-DIK-ee-ums) that belong in the Zingiberaceae or ginger family. Hedychium ...

You may think the tall strong canna stems are reminiscent of a ginger lily — and are often called canna lilies — but they actually do not belong to the lily family at all. Canna lilies can reach 8 to ...