Underneath, we’ve compiled 3 unusual flowers to consider for your home.
Vinca
While perennials grow back every spring, some only last for a single growing season. These are called annuals. Their leaves, stems, and roots die out after one cycle. There are many examples of annuals with a pop that can be very useful in your landscape.
If you cannot afford to spend much of your time tending your garden, then you may consider growing Vinca. These low-maintenance blooms tolerate drought, prefer full sun, and easily grow wherever you plant them. Its flowers have five soft-lavender petals with a yellow or white center and look nice in containers or hanging baskets. You can also use Vinca for rock gardens or borders and add instant color to your outdoor space.
Another example in this category is Annual Purple Larkspur, a tall and elegant plant with spiky blooms. This thrives in moist soil and may produce yearly through self-seeding. It grows between spring and summer and grows up to 4 feet.
Lobelia is also an ideal option to grow if you are looking for low-maintenance blooms. It produces from summer until the first frost and prefers rich soil. Its blooms feature a violet-blue shade, though other white and pinkish-red varieties can be found. There are many types of Lobelias, and not all of them can be cultivated in a home garden setup. As the most common variety, violet-blue Lobelias are often used on borders or ground covers.
Foxglove or Digitalis
As the name implies, biennials need two years to finish their life cycle. Ones in this category develop their leaves and strengthen their roots during the first season. They stay dormant for a few months, particularly during the colder season. At that time, they start showing off their lovely blooms in the second year. After this, they die.
There are many biennial options to choose from, depending on your purpose. One favorite choice is Foxglove or Digitalis, a strikingly tall plant with bell-shaped flowers. Other types of Foxgloves are considered perennials, but most grow and die within the two-year window of biennial plants.
Its stems may grow as high as 6 feet, making this a nice background against your flower beds. Aside from its height, one noticeable feature of Foxgloves is its bell- or trumpet-shaped flowers. They come in purple and pink. You can also find them growing in red or yellow clusters. This prefers full sun, although it does not mind a little bit of shade.
Also known as the Money Plant, Honesty is another biennial featuring charming blooms. It earned its nickname due to its sought-after seed pods, often preserved and used in dried arrangements. Honesty prefers well-drained soil and thrives in partial shade. Its dainty-looking flowers will look lovely beside bulb-shaped blooms like tulips.
If you are looking for ones that produce scented blooms, then Matthiola Incana is a great choice. Coming from the Mustard family, this is popular in cottage gardens with narrow leaves and fragrant flowers. It is relatively short and reaches only 1 to 3 feet in height. Matthiola Incana blooms in various colors, including lavender and white. Lookout, and you’ll also see them in yellow and pink.
Tradescantia Pallida
Tradescantia Pallida is perhaps the most popular perennial that takes a heart shape. It is no wonder that this is nicknamed Purple Heart. Occasionally, gardeners also refer to it as “Moses in the Basket.” Tradescantia Pallida’s flowers grow on the end of its fleshy stems and come in a pale shade. It perfectly contrasts its long and dark leaves. This low-growing option is often used as a ground cover or bedding. It can also be placed in baskets or hanging pots and be an instant welcome accent on your porch.
Another heart-shaped and equally stunning purple color is Blackcurrant Swirl Moonflower, often called Datura or Devil’s Trumpet. It’s earned that name because of its swirling trumpet flowers. Datura has heart-shaped petals that bloom in pale to deep purple shade and grow up to 5 feet, making this ideal for landscaping.
This type thrives in alkaline or neutral soil and may sometimes attract pests like spider mites or whiteflies. Once your Datura is ready to be transplanted, provide up to 4 feet of spacing between each one. Make sure to avoid damaging its roots. One word of caution, though. This may look delicate and mysterious, but it is highly poisonous. Make sure to cultivate it away from children and pets.
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We hope you found the flowers and flowering plants that fit your needs! We didn’t include orchids here, although they’re popular. Asters are another popular option. We hope this list helped you. Here are more options to look into:
- Balloon Flower
- Magenta
- Catmint
- Bell Heather
- Bittersweet Nighshade
- Hydrangeas
- Alpine Betony
- Calla Lillies
- Anemones
- China Aster
- Hyacinth
- Dwarf Iris
What Are Perennials?
Perennial plants live on for multiple growing cycles. Its roots often die or go dormant during winter and regrow in spring. It typically lasts more than two years and is easier to maintain as you only need to plant it once.
One popular purple perennial is Bears Breech, characterized by its tall flowers and glossy leaves. This perennial is sometimes grouped with the so-called architectural plants as it is widely used as a motif. Its blooms last throughout summer and come in a faded purple shade.
But aside from its exquisite blooms, this plant is prized for its large and lobed leaves. They were widely used in ancient art, particularly in the Greek and Roman period. Bears Breech does not require frequent watering and is not vulnerable to disease issues or pets. However, snails may visit feast on the foliage from time to time.
