Habranthus

Habranthus is a genus of tender herbaceous flowering bulbs in the Amaryllidaceae. The genus was first identified by pioneering bulb enthusiast William Herbert in 1824.

Along with Zephyranthes and Cooperia, Habranthus is one of several related genera commonly known as rainlilies. All three have starry, funnelform flowers and are native to tropical and semi-tropical regions of the Americas. Inflorescences are umbels bearing 2-3 flowers. Habranthus is distinct from Zephyranthes in holding its flowers at an angle rather than upright and in having less symmetrical flowers. They bloom most heavily in April through June, and are famous for blooming in response to rain. Individual bulbs are often capable of blooming more than once per year.

Habranthus, like other rain lilies, is an heirloom plant that is not widely used in mainstream landscapes, perhaps because its bloom time, dependent on rain, is erratic. Nevertheless, the bulbs are rugged and easy to grow in zones 8-10 and are recognized among bulb specialists as possessing distinct landscape value.

Nolana

Nolana (Chilean Bell Flower) is a genus of hard annual or perennial plants in the Nightshade family, which is native of costal areas in Chile and Peru.


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Nolana humifusa

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Gentiana

Gentiana is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Gentian family (Gentianaceae), tribe Gentianeae and monophyletic subtribe Gentianinae. This a large genus, with about 400 species.

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Calamintha

Calamintha is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. There are about thirty species in the genus which is native to the northern temperate regions of Europe, Asia and America.

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Baccharis

Baccharis L. is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the family Asteraceae. Sometimes referred to as "brooms" because many members have small thin leaves, they are not at all related to the true brooms. The 250-400 species occur... more >>>

Barleria

Barleria is a genus of plants in the family Acanthaceae.

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Barleria cristata (Bluebell barleria, Crested Philippine violet, Philippine violet), is an ornamental plant of the Acanthaceae family, which is native of... more >>>