Can you name some day-neutral ornamental flowering plants?

Any annual pretty much fills the bill — think marigolds, petunias and so forth. Some types do better under lights than others, typically the ones that prefer part shade. Tropicals that are commonly grown as annuals also qualify and are longer lived, being perennials in their native range — impatiens is a good example. read more

If you’re interested in more exotic types, like other gesneriads (African Violet is a gesneriad), look into Streptocarpus and Episicia, plus maybe some dwarf gloxinia types. Another plant that blooms pretty much non-stop is the Phalaenopsis orchid. read more

While many people grow ornamental plants sheerly for their beauty, many of these plants are also edible. Take a look below and see if you might be growing some delicious decor in your yard already. 1. read more

9. Aphelandra squarrosa is a nice foliage plant that produces striking ornamental leaves. The dark-green leaves of the plan have broad silver-white veins that give the plant is common name, Zebra plant. 10. Dutchman’s pipe is popular name of Aristolochia durior. It is a woody climber that produces brownish-purple flowers shapes like curved pipes. read more