Coreopsis, tickseed, the charming eye flower
Coreopsis is a superb summer-blooming perennial. Its gold yellow flowers stand out with their purple-colored heart.
Asteraceae
Here are the pages for the plants related to the Asteraceae family, also known as the daisy or sunflower family. Each species is described in its own article.
Costmary or alecost, a mint-like herb for cough and digestion
Costmary, also called alecost (Tanacetum balsamita), is a herbaceous perennial plant with a rhizome crown that produces a wide, dense bunch of healing flowers. It is
Inula, a family of surprising sun-like flowers
With its beautiful yellow flowers, the huge heart of which Van Gogh would have admired, each one of the Inula species is a magnificent flower bed perennial.
Black salsify, a delicious heirloom vegetable
Growing black salsify starts in May whereas the harvest takes place from fall to winter.
Sunflower, a simply beautiful flower!
The sunflower is a superb flower that blooms in a distinctive yellow hue. It is very easy to grow in your own home in pots or in the ground.
Cardoon, stalks for meals… and beautiful landscaping!
The cardoon is a vegetable plant that belongs to the asteraceae family. It’s native to the Mediterranean area.
Absinthe, an herb that bestows many benefits
Absinthe is more famous for the liquor that is produced from it than for its many uses in the garden.
Gaillardia, bursts of color
Gaillardia is a perennial that procures beautiful blooming, original and abundant.
Artichoke, how to grow it
Even if this might come as a surprise to many, the growing of artichoke is relatively simple to pull through.
Chamomile, growing, harvest and health benefits
Chamomile is well-known for its herbal and medicinal properties. Whether the variety is Roman, German or wild, they all belong to the large Asteraceae family.
Curly endive, a salad with a subtle taste
Curly endive is a salad green that is appreciated for its crispy fresh leaves, for the ease of its growing and its hardiness.
Endive, chicory, from seed to harvest
Endive, also called chicory, is a delicious vegetable that is appreciated both raw and cooked.
Chrysanthemum, a plant that is simply beautiful
Chrysanthemum is a magnificent flower to embellish gardens and terraces.
Dahlia imperialis, a marvel in fall
Dahlia imperialis or tree dahlia is a perennial herbaceous flower that is simply beautiful.
Dahlia, unique garden flowers
Dahlias are magnificent flowers.
Autumn daisy, a festival of colors
The autumn daisy is famous for its ornamental value on tombs, but it is also a magnificent plant to flower our gardens and terraces.
Oxeye daisy, flowers galore
Daisy is the name given to a host of varieties and so they come in different shapes and colors.
Dandelion, people actually grow it!
Dandelion is a plant that grows in the wild in most fields, pastures, and gardens of course.
Rhodanthe, superb for dry flowers
Rhodanthe is a pretty little annual that blooms from spring and until the first frosts, offering magnificent pink inflorescences with a yellow center.
Garvinea, the hardy gerbera
A garvinea flower is a variety of Gerbera that is hardy and can thus be grown in the garden anytime of the year.
Gerbera, a colorful perennial
Gerbera is a cute indoor plant native to Africa that is found very appealing thanks to its cute flowers.
Helichrysum italicum, a tall Italian everlasting with delicious curry-scented leaves
Helichrysum italicum, the Italian everlasting, curry plant: all these names bear witness to just how surprising this plant can be, whether for its unusual silver-hued foliage or for its fragrant-smelling flowers.
Italian Everlasting (Helichrysum), the curry plant
The Italian everlasting (Helichrysum) is a sub-shrub and also an herb, which is very interesting also for its cute little gold yellow flowers.
Jerusalem artichoke, easy growing, unique taste
Jerusalem artichoke is an ancient vegetable that is reappearing on our market stalls, with good reason: it is delicious!
Lawn daisy, easy and abundant
The lawn daisy is an easy plant, quite cute, that offers abundant blooming in spring.
Fleabane, the rockwall daisy
Fleabane is a very cute little plant which is a hot trend nowadays.
Erigeron, a very easy perennial
Erigeron is a very cute little plant which is a hot trend nowadays.
Lettuce, tips on growing it
Lettuce is an easy salad plant to grow, which needs little space and is open to all, even if all you have is a terrace or balcony.
Marigold health benefits and therapeutic value
Calendula officinalis, often called pot marigold or medicinal marigold, is a flower with a very bright yellow orange color
Marigold, a generous flower
Marigold is a pretty little annual that blooms from spring until the first frosts.
French marigold, always an impact!
French marigold is a plant that exhibits very beautiful flowers during the summer.
Goldenrod or Solidago health benefits and therapeutic value
A flower plant also called “Solidago“, goldenrod grows along riversides, peat bogs,
Escarole, resists cold weather well
Escarole is a salad green that is appreciated for its delicious leaves and for the ease of its growing and its hardiness.
Salsify, a delicate subtle taste
Growing salsify starts in May whereas the harvest takes place in fall and winter.
Helianthus, the famous sunflower
Helianthus is the scientific name of what is commonly called sunflower. It is a plant that grows either as a perennial or an annual and it blooms very beautifully. Helianthus facts listed out Name – Helianthus Family – Asteraceae Type – perennial or annual Height – 1½ to 10 feet (0.5 to 3 meters) depending on the species Exposure – full sun Soil – rich enough Flowering – July […]
Tarragon, a very fragrant plant
Tarragon is a delicious herb plant perfectly suited to our climates.
Yarrow, an easy herb
Yarrow, also called “soldier’s woundwort“, is a nice perennial very much liked for its foliage and for its value as a herb and therapeutic relief agent.
Silver ragwort, unique leaves
Silver ragwort, sometimes also called maritime ragwort, produces metal-gray colored leaves that are surprisingly attractive. Silver ragwort facts summary Name – Cineraria maritima Family – Asteraceae Type – perennial Height – 20 to 24 inches (50 to 60 cm) Exposure – full sun Soil – ordinary, well drained Foliage – evergreen Flowering – May to July This is a plant […]
Carnation, colors and fragrances
Carnation, whether annual or perennial, shares simple and beautiful blooms.
Anthemis, beautiful and abundant
Anthemis, a fabulous perennial with daisy-like flowers, blooms from spring to fall and is simply beautiful.
Anaphalis, pearly everlasting, a drought-loving plant that blooms without water
Anaphalis is an excellent plant for extremely dry gardens, to the point that its pearly, everlasting flowers make excellent dried bouquets!
Aster, fairies in the garden
Aster endears us with its superb blooming, often spectacular.
Centaurea, a cluster of color for hard-to-flower areas
Centaury (or Centaurea) is a knee-height clump of wispy leaves that is dotted with beautiful flowers. It grow well in hard-to-grow places. Centaury key facts Botanical name – Centaurea sp. Common name – Centaury Family – Asteraceae Type – perennial
Osteospermum – astounding daisies galore in the garden
Osteospermum is a magnificent perennial with flowers that are just as remarkable.
Santolina, pruning, care, uses
Santolina is a Mediterranean plant with interesting evergreen leafage.
Echinacea, a superb and virtuous flower
Echinacea, a fabulous perennial with colored flowers, blooms from summer to fall and it is simply beautiful.
Euryops, savanna daisy
Savanna daisy is part of the great Asteraceae family.
Bidens, gold in garden
Bidens is a magnificent perennial of the aster family with gold flowers.
Rudbeckia, a large, beautiful flower
Rudbeckia, whether perennial or annual, is a beautiful flower with summer blooming.
Cosmos, colors and light
Cosmos is a very cute little annual plant, very trendy nowadays.
Zinnia, zillions of colors!
Zinnia is a cute annual flower that blooms abundantly all summer long.
