Whenever I visit Worldwide Exotics Nursery, I see something I’ve never seen before. It’s a nursery with lots of unusual selections and many of them appeal to the “I gotta have one ...

These plants are not just unique – they’re conversation starters.' 3. Crocosmia. USDA zones: 6-9 . Other names: Montbretia. ... Despite their exotic looks, gladioli are fully hardy.

Bird of paradise is perhaps the best-known plant with blooms that resemble birds. They suit hardiness zones of 10-12 for ...

Tropical flowers are unusual, exotic and, unfortunately, used infrequently. Most of us tend to go for tried and true. While that works well, it is time to start thinking outside the traditional box… ...

DAPHNE, Ala. ( WALA) - Plantmania, the Gulf Coast’s first and only rare plant expo, is in full swing in Daphne. The event kicked off today and will reopen at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Daphne Civic ...

You might not be thriving in the heat and humidity of summer, but there are some plants that love this weather.

Many unusual plants can be purchased at the Edison Garden Shoppe and at the annual Edison Garden Festival on Feb. 13 and 14. Why not invest in a new plant — or two — and spark interest in your ...

An unusual plant with stinky flowers If you want to grow something unusual, consider planting bulbs of voodoo lily or konjac. But watch out for the stinky flowers.

Exotic flowers help bees stay busy in winter Date: April 14, 2010 Source: Queen Mary, University of London Summary: Recent years have seen an unusual rise in the number of bees about in the cold ...