Featured Flower
Lavandula, Celosia Cristata, Cosmos Bipinnatus, and Galsang
Family: Lamiaceae
Salvia SplendensCommon Name: Scarlet Sage
The entire plant serves as a valuable herbal remedy. It has properties such as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, stanch etc.
The nectar-rich flowers of Salvia Splendens is a big attraction for hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.
It can withstand moderate levels of air pollution.
Symbolic meaning: happy and prosperous
Salvia FarinaceaCommon Name: Mealycup Sage
Dried leaves adds taste in soups/meats, fresh ones spice up salads/Western dishes. Flowers for tea.
Salvia Farinacea’s nectar-rich blossoms allure hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
It is pretty drought-tolerant once established.
Symbolic meaning: longevity and good health
Family: Asteraceae
Cosmos SulphureusCommon Name: Sulphur Cosmos
Typically in shades of yellow to orange.
Rapid Growth + Natural Self-Seeding = an abundance of Flowers. Easy to grow from seed, needs little to no maintenance.
Natural dye that imparts lovely yellow and orange hues to various materials(i.e., fabric, yarn, paper etc.)
Symbolic meaning: Order and Harmony(all cosmos), Friendship
Callistephus ChinensisCommon Name: China Aster
It is native to China.
Double bloom is a special type that have a fuller and more luxurious appearance(with multiple layers of petals, pom-pom or peony-like appearance) compared to their single-petaled counterparts.
With its fibrous root system, it contributes to soil stability and minimizes the erosion risk on slopes.
Symbolic meaning: Love, Faith & Wisdom
