I wouldn’t be surprised if you told me Leucospermum cordifolium (Nodding Pincushion) grew on Mars. The alien flower has a thick, rigid stalk supporting several tightly bound leaves. Atop is a spiny, ...

There are always new varieties of flowers to try. Here are a few recommendations from a long-time Michigan greenhouse. Over the years, plant breeders have developed prettier, more sturdy and hardy ...

A plant who looks like a cross between a purple monster and a prickly pear directly addresses readers, explaining how plants communicate to pollinators: “To make a seed, we need pollen from a ...