With large, tawny blooms, Hemerocallis fulva has been a part of Chinese cuisine for thousands of years.
Orange Daylily
Refresh: Pink-sorrel
To learn more about these bright pink blossoms, visit our post on Pink-sorrel. Photos taken in 2022
Hairy Vetch
Part of the legume family, Vicia villosa enriches the soil by absorbing nitrogen from the air.
Refresh: California Poppy
To learn more about these vibrant flowers, check out our post on the California Poppy. Photos taken in 2022.
Common Fiddleneck
Like the curled end of a violin's neck, Amsinckia menziesii sports bright yellow blossoms on a coiled stem.
Refresh: Sweet Alyssum
To learn more about these delicate blossoms, check out our post on Sweet Alyssum. Photos taken in 2022
Miner’s Lettuce
Deliciously fresh, Claytonia perfoliata is a California native packed with Vitamin C!
Rock Purslane
With eye-catching purple flowers and succulent foliage, Cistanthe grandiflora is perfect for a rock garden.
Refresh: Soap Aloe
To learn more about these firework-like flowers, visit our post on Soap Aloe. Photos taken in 2022
Wild Daffodil
With bright trumpet-like flowers, Narcissus pseudonarcissus is toxic to humans and pets.
Refresh: 2021 Finale
The Refresh series for 2021 ends here, but it may be back next year!
Refresh: Peonies
To learn more about these magnificent blooms, visit our post on Peonies. Photos taken in 2021
Mexican Fan Palm
Washingtonia robusta is a popular ornamental tree found in the Southern and Western United States.
Refresh: Lavender
To learn more about these fragrant flowers, visit our post on Lavender. Photos taken in 2021
Tree of Heaven
Don't be fooled by Ailanthus altissima's attractive name— it is an invasive and destructive plant.
Refresh: Crimson Bottlebrush
To learn more about these vivid bee-attracting flowers, visit our post on Crimson Bottlebrush. Photos taken in 2021
Lamb’s Ear
With soft, fuzzy leaves and antibacterial properties, Stachys byzantina can be used as a natural bandage.
Refresh: Walnut Trees
To learn more about this genus of trees, visit our post on Walnut Trees. Photos taken in 2021
Silver Ragwort
A popular foliage plant, Jacobaea maritima has stunning silver leaves.
Refresh: Southern Magnolia
To learn more about this beautiful fire-resistant tree, visit our post on Southern Magnolia. Photos taken in 2021
Pacific Madrone
With dramatic, peeling bark, Arbutus menziesii can be used in the kitchen, at a campfire, or in a wood workshop!
Refresh: Roses [Pt. 2]
To learn more about these vibrant flowering shrubs, visit our post on Roses. Photos taken in 2021
Myrtle Spurge
With enchanting spirals, Euphorbia myrsinites is often found in rock gardens.
Refresh: Roses [Pt. 1]
To learn more about these elegant pastel flowers, visit our post on Roses. Photos taken in 2021
Canary Island Date Palm
A natural symbol of the Canary Islands, Phoenix canariensis boasts a majestic crown and diamond-patterned trunk.
Refresh: Lindheimer’s Beeblossom
To learn more about these delicate butterfly-shaped flowers, visit our post on Lindheimer's Beeblossom. Photos taken in 2021
Trumpet Vine
Bold and vivid, the trumpet-shaped flowers of Campsis radicans are a favorite of hummingbirds.
Refresh: Crapemyrtles
To learn more about these vibrant flowering trees, visit our post on Crapemyrtles.
Milk Thistle
Silybum marianum may look spiky and intimidating, but it has many health benefits!
Refresh: Fortnight Lily
To learn more about this wildfire-resistant flower, visit our post on the Fortnight Lily. Photos taken in 2021
Red Valerian
A hardy perennial, Centranthus ruber is sometimes known as Jupiter's beard.
Refresh: Lotuses
To learn more about these sacred aquatic flowers, visit our post on Lotuses. Photos taken in 2021
Feverfew
Dubbed "medieval aspirin," Tanacetum parthenium has been used to treat headaches and fever for centuries.
Refresh: Ginkgo Tree
To learn more about these ancient trees, visit our post on the Ginkgo Tree. Photos taken in 2021
Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis fruticosa features chandelier-like flowers and fuzzy leaves.
Refresh: Common Agapanthus
To learn more about these beautiful blue flowers, visit our post on Common Agapanthus. Photos taken in 2021
Century Plant
The flowers of Agave americana reach up to the sky, but only bloom once.
Refresh: Hydrangeas
To learn more about these gorgeous pastel blooms, visit our post on Hydrangeas. Photos taken in 2021
Bear’s Breeches
Symbolizing immortality, Acanthus mollis is often known more for its impressive leaves rather than its flowers!
Refresh: Red Hot Pokers
Refresh is a new photo series, where we post updates of plants that we previously blogged about.
Oleander
Beautiful but deadly, Nerium oleander can kill humans and animals when ingested.
Belladonna Lily
Amaryllis belladonna's showy blooms rise above the ground on a bare and upright stem.
Yellow Daylily
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus has edible buds and tubers and a sweet citrus fragrance.
Japanese Maple Tree
Known to be a "must-have" plant, Acer palmatum can even be made into a delicacy.
Crapemyrtles
Lagerstoemia not only blooms in vivid red, pinks, and purples but also lasts until autumn.
Sunflowers
With vibrant yellow flowers, plants of the genus Helianthus have a world record and a famous painting dedicated to them.
Roses
The sweetly-scented flowers of the genus Rosa are famous worldwide for their association with love and beauty.
Wax Begonia
Begonia cucullata's red flowers and waxy green leaves flourish in warm climates.
Walnut Trees
A variety of people use some part of Juglans trees in their daily lives -- chefs, carpenters, cabinet-makers, carvers, and common folk.
Maidenhair Ferns
With water repelling leaves, plants of the Adiantum genus can even grow on a rocky cliff.
Snake Plant
Dubbed "the bedroom plant", Sansevieria trifasciata has snake-like leaves and can purify the air in your room.
Common Asparagus Fern
With soft, feathery leaves, Asparagus setaceus can be an elegant houseplant.
Coppertips
Crocosmia's flowers bloom in fiery red. Their stems arch, and their sword-like leaves stand upright.
Lavender
With a sweet fragrance, Lavandula can even be used to flavor ice cream!
Oriental Arborvitae
The symmetrical Platycladus orientalis is known as the "tree of life" (and for good reasons).
Pacific Bleeding Heart
With a special way of spreading its seeds, Dicentra formosa can be seen throughout the North American west coast.
Fennel
This strong tasting herb, Foeniculum vulgare, is easy to recognize and can even grow taller than a person.
Peonies
Imperial palaces, Memorial Day, courage and honor -- these are just a few things Paeonia's gorgeous flowers bring to mind.
Chameleon Plant
Known for its fishy taste, Houttuynia cordata has distinct heart-shaped leaves.
Forget-me-nots
A sky blue flower, Myosotis is also a symbol of "eternal remembrance."
Loquat Tree
Producing delicious yellow fruits, Eriobotrya japonica can be found all over the world.
Common Agapanthus
With purple pollen, Agapanthus praecox resembles a giant dandelion seed head.
Japanese Cheesewood
Containing a toxic compound, Pittosporum tobira was once used as bait to kill fish.
California Poppy
The Golden State's state flower, Eschscholzia californica, blooms in gold.
Star Jasmine
The sweet-smelling Trachelospermum jasminoides is a perfume and a common Chinese medicine.
Baby Sage
A favorite of hummingbirds, Salvia microphylla resembles a person with red pants.
Peruvian Lilies
The gorgeous freckled blooms of the genus Alstroemeria are unfortunately poisonous to cats.
Lindheimer’s Beeblossom
Named after the Father of Texas Botany, Oenothera lindheimeri look like butterflies about to take flight.
Santa Barbara Daisy
Use Erigeron karvinskianus to create a daisy wall or to carpet your stone steps!
Pink Evening Primrose
Oenothera speciosa spreads like fire, adding splashes of pink to the North American grasslands.
Lotuses
Sacred in many cultures, flowers of the genus Nelumbo have water-repellant leaves and edible seeds.
Japanese Honeysuckle
Known for its fragrance and invasive nature, Lonicera japonica can produce poisonous berries.
Ginkgo Tree
Ginkgo biloba, one of the oldest surviving tree species in the world, has no living relatives.
English Primrose
One of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, Primula vulgaris can add flavor to your salad!
Hydrangeas
Unlike most flowers, some Hydrangeas can change color, resulting in dazzling ombres of pink, purple, and blue.
Southern Magnolia
One of the oldest tree species in the world, Magnolia grandiflora is a traditional Asian herbal medicine.
Rose-scented Geranium
Pelargonium capitatum's scent comes from the essential oils inside the plant.
Fortnight Lily
Dietes bicolor, a member of the iris family, can apparently glow in the dark.
Pride of Madeira
With dramatic cone-shaped flowers, Echium candicans is poisonous when eaten.
Crimson Bottlebrush
One of the most well-known plants native to Australia, Callistemon citrinus can produce a natural red dye.
Orchid Rockrose
A hybrid between two rockroses, Cistus purpureus is an evergreen shrub with bright pink blooms.
Seaside Daisy
Find the fire-resistant flower, Erigeron glaucus, by the ocean, nodding in the breeze.
Columbines
Different species of Aquilegia often cross-pollinate when planted near each other.
Common Snapdragon
Shaped like a dragon's snout, Antirrhinum majus's flowers can open their jaws like snapping turtles!
Pink-sorrel
This vivid, pink flower, Oxalis articulata, hides an edible surprise -- a burst of sour oxalic acid.
Sweet Alyssum
Lobularia maritima can be found hanging off the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Red Hot Poker
Resembling flaming spearheads, these striking flowers -- Kniphofia uvaria -- are unfortunately becoming an invasive species.
Soap Aloe
Behind the school, we discovered the spectacular succulent, Aloe maculata.
Calla Lily / Arum Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica, known commonly as calla lily or arum lily, introduced us to the world of flowers around us.
Ten Thousand Wildflowers 