Wednesday, 27 February 2013

                                            Aster


Asters are also called as Starworts, Michaelmas Daisies, or Frost Flowers. Asters are found chiefly in North America, with some species extending into South America; others are distributed throughout Europe and Asia. The word Aster is of Greek derivation and refers to the Starlike flowers that can be white, red, pink, purple, lavender and blue, mostly with yellow centers

                                              Aliums


The generic name of Allium is the Latin word for garlic and there are hundreds of distinct species. As quite a hardy flower, it is popular with gardeners as it grows quite well by itself, as long as it doesn’t become water-logged. Some species are even said to have medicinal properties and are often used in home remedies.