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Saffron Crocus Flower: Growing Spice in Your Garden

Crocus flowers are part of the Iris family or Iridaceae. Saffron Crocus are corms, however they may also be referred to as bulbs. Crocus flowers are a diverse group of flowering plants and they come in various colors and species. Not only are the flowers easy to grow, these pretty flowers are also where the pricey spice saffron comes from.

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Arizona Pollinator Garden: Flowers to Attract Bees, Butterflies, & Birds

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Ready to create a pollinator garden in your Arizona garden? Pollinators are attracted to specific plants, and choosing the right ones is the first step in creating a welcoming garden.

In Arizona, we’re fortunate to have a variety of native plants that thrive in our climate and are magnets for pollinators.

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8 of the Best Phoenix Summer Flowers

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Summer in Phoenix can be intense, with temperatures in the 100+ range. Amazingly, there are summer flowers that are resilient enough to still produce blooms in this heat. We’re sharing some of our favorite Phoenix summer flowers for year round color.

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Sweet Pea Flowers For A Spring Garden

Annual Flowers

Sweet pea flowers, Lathyrus odoratus, are climbing annuals known for their delicate fragrant flowers that come in a variety of colors. Sweet Peas give a romantic cottage vibe to a garden. These annuals prefer cooler weather, so they are perfect for your spring garden or in warmer areas fall gardens.

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Sun-Loving Cosmos Flowers For Your Summer Garden

Annual Flowers

Cosmos are wild looking sun loving annual flowers. From the Asteracae family they have daisy like blooms in various colors. These cheerful, easy-to-grow flowers that can turn any space into a beautiful flower garden.

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