Some gardeners say they object to the smell of crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis). I do not mind admitting that I find this objection puzzling. I am more than willing to hold my nose as I lap up the dazzling color of this entertaining spring bulb plant.
Sow the bulbs in fall, then get ready to behold the show in spring. This tall plant is great fun to watch as the flower buds start to open. The flowers are big, so there is lots of drama.
Purple pitcher plants are known for their deep red flowers and vein-marked pitchers. David Beaulieu
2.? Northern Pitcher Plant
Northern or “purple” pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea?subsp.?purpurea) is a fascinating specimen that I grow in my mini-pond. I list it as one of the best plants to grow in small water gardens?because it packs a ton of fun into a small frame. Despite its name (which alludes to the pitcher-shaped leaf structures it produces), it is for its flowers that I include it in the present list. Click the picture to read the article to learn about the show put on by the pitcher plant’s unusual bloom
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