SusanSavad

The main plant in this greenhouse is the Croton plant which symbolizes change because of its colorful foliage. Other plants in the greenhouse show a multitude of colors, leaf patterns and textures, from the waxy surfaces of some leaves to the feathery fronds of others.

This delicate design of a tiger swallowtail butterfly on a purple aster would make the perfect gift for your favorite flower lover.

Pink dahlia flowers are a symbol of grace and kindness and pink is also the color that represents feminine beauty and grace.

A favorite during the Christmas season and any other time of the year, this orange and white amaryllis would look lovely in your home.

Everyone loves pansies, the flower with a face because you know that winter is over and spring has come.

. Striped tulips are said to symbolize a lover’s beautiful eyes.

Pink geraniums symbolize love and romance. Legend had it that this flower was used as an ingredient to make love potions.

This fun design of a sunflower looks like he parted his hair in the middle.

Booth at a street fair selling beautiful dried flowers in an assortment of containers such as these teacups and doily.

This bright yellow sunflower stands out against a bright blue sky studded with fluffy white clouds. A perfect symbol of summer.

I saw these lovely white poppies in front of a neighbor's house while taking a walk. What makes them especially striking is the play of shadow and light and the way they are set off by the small red flowers.

Everyone loves pansies, the flower with a face. One of the first flowers in the spring, it is a welcome, colorful sign that winter is over and everyone is happy to see pansies show up in their garden.

Nothing says spring like lovely lilacs against a sunny sky decorated with puffy white clouds.

Design of lavender hydrangeas in the spring garden.

I saw these beautiful maroon cattleya orchids on a recent visit to the local conservatory in a nearby public garden. I was attracted by the lovely color and delicate shape.

When we visited the botanic garden in October, we were surprised to see that there were still some water lilies in bloom in the water lily pond. However, you can see that season is almost at an end because the lily pads are beginning to turn colors.

Nothing represents summer to me as a field of daisies on a sunny day.

Black Eyed Susans symbolize encouragement and motivation.

I saw this beautiful lotus pond in the Bahamas. I liked it because not only were the lotus different colors, but also the leaves.

These delicate pink roses in a summer garden would brighten anyone's day.

One type of rose is the species rose. The modern species rose is closely linked to the species roses of ancient history. They typically are climbing five-petaled, single flowers which blooms in the late spring or early summer.

Skippers are neither a butterfly nor a moth but have some of the characteristics of each. Skippers have stocky bodies like moths but have clubbed antennae like butterflies. The skipper has a dull coloring like a moth. They fly during the day like butterflies as you can see by this skipper which has landed on a daisy in the middle of the afternoon.

This is part of the beautiful free garden at Elizabeth Park in Hartford, Connecticut. Featured here are celosia.

Image of beautiful snapdragons in yellow, orange and red.

For anyone who loves flowers, this charming image of pink begonias growing by a stone wall would be a sure hit.

Orchids are one of the world's most popular plants and are favorites to grow in your home. These pale pink Phalaenopsis orchids would be lovely in your home or part of a corsage.

Instead of the usual hydrangea with its blossoms clustered in a round ball, the lace cap hydrangea has an outer ring of large open florets circling a core of tiny "closed" flowers. The Let's Dance Starlight Hydrangea is 2 to 3 ft. high and can be grown in a container.

Image of beautiful pink hydrangea on a lovely sunny day.

There is nothing so peaceful and relaxing as wandering around a lovely garden with beautiful concflowers on a summer day.

The Classic Look iris is a tall bearded iris with contrasting petals of purple and white.

Black eyed susans are a daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies and bees.

The sunflower is native to North America. It was used by the Indians for oil and food.

These sunny yellow sunflowers will brighten up anyone's day.

In the language of flowers, sunflowers symbolize happiness and are a favorite in the summer months.

Lantanas are a favorite in the garden because they attract butterflies.

I saw this beautiful Paphiopedilum orchid, Hellas Westonbirt, at a local orchid show. Paphiopedilums are often called "slipper orchids" because of their unique pouch.