Summer flowers, like fireworks, put on colorful displays Part of this photo collection appears in the Aug/Sept 2019 Upstate By Story and photos by Peter Bowden July 18, 2019 ...

Actually, the summer annuals we call geraniums are known as pelargonium. Hardy, perennial geraniums are native flowers that come back every year, prefer shade, and typically bloom in spring.

Photos/Lee GugliadaThe balloon flower acquired its common name due to the resemblance of its buds to a hot air balloon. Before its buds are about to unfold, they inflate into little balloon-like ...