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Iris reticulata Random fun facts: – They are said to smell faintly of violets. But I had to stick my nose up in these flowers to actually smell it. Faint indeed! – The bulbs have a netting pattern on them and this is where the common name comes from, Netted Iris. The Specs: Family: Iridaceae [...]
Continue Reading →Eranthis hyemalis Random fun facts: – Don’t eat this plant… all parts of it are considered poisonous. – Because they’re poisonous, they’re relatively resistant to munching pests; such as deer, rabbits, or squirrels. The Specs: Family: Ranunculaceae Genus: Eranthis Species: hyemalis Common Name: Winter Aconite Region of Origin/Nativity: Middle east; Turkey to Afghanistan. Characteristics: Its [...]
Continue Reading →Crocus tommasinianus Random fun facts: – This is one of the first crocuses to bloom (sometimes before the snow has even melted) and is considered the most reliable (its quiet prolific!) – It is named for the botanist Muzio G. Spirito de Tommasini (1794-1879) The Specs: Family: Iridaceae Genus: Crocus Species: tommasinianus Common Name: Tommasini’s [...]
Continue Reading →Galanthus nivalis Random fun facts: – Depending on the region and conditions, a snow drops season can extend from October to March! – It blooms the same time as Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis), so plant accordingly! The Specs: Family: Amaryllidaceae Genus: Galanthus Species: nivalis Common Name: Snow drop Region of Origin/Nativity: European countries. Characteristics: The [...]
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