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189 results found for ' <strong>nectar</strong>' (displaying page 11 of 19)
Stachys thunbergii
Plant... NBG Stachys thunbergii is a perennial herb that has strong, 4-sided stems that grow upright or slightly ... germinate within three to six weeks. When seedlings are strong enough, they can be pricked out and planted into small ... Additionally, it plays a key ecological role by providing nectar for specialized insect pollinators. In the Western and ...
Berkheya angusta
Plant... the surrounding ecosystem, the flowers providing essential nectar and pollen for a variety of pollinators . Furthermore, ...
Dierama nixonianum
Plant... insect pollination, particularly by bees and other robust, nectar-seeking insects that can navigate the pendulous blooms. The nodding flowers protect pollen and nectar from rain while remaining accessible to pollinators. ... Grow Dierama nixonianum in full sun to encourage strong flowering, although semi-shade is tolerated. The ...
Freesia refracta
Plant... long). Freesia refracta flowers may be unscented or have a strong rose, violet, or spicy smell. The tepals are pale ... Freesia refracta is likely pollinated by long-tongued, nectar-collecting bees such as Amegilla (Apidae: ... appeal of freesias, their graceful floral form, and strong fragrance influenced modern cut flower breeding, and ...
Coleus hereroensis
Plant... is densely covered in fine white hairs that help reflect strong sunlight and reduce water loss, helping the plant to ... bees, butterflies and other insects. These insects collect nectar or pollen and pollinate the plant. After flowering, ... The leaves are aromatic when crushed, releasing a strong scent. Lamiaceae Coleus hereroensis is an easy and ...
Moraea gigandra
Plant... consists of a short, solid, vertical stem surrounded by strong outer corm tunics. The mature plant grows up to 0.5 m ... at the base, and above this a distinctive peacock-blue nectar guide occurs, outlined in white. The style has three ... by bees that are attracted to the striking peacock-blue nectar guides near the base of the tepals. Iridaceae Although ...
Gasteria croucheri
Plant... like all the other gasterias, has tubular flowers rich in nectar, pollinated by sunbirds. Asphodelaceae Gasteria ...
Watsonia strictiflora
Plant... in the lower part and strongly curved above, and contains nectar in its base. The three stamens are bent downwards and ... flowers, inserts the proboscis for a few seconds, sucks up nectar, withdraws and flies off. Black-and-yellow Lunate ... in order for the developing flower spikes to remain strong and not abort. Once the leaves begin to turn brown, ...
... are unequal, white, with sometimes red markings acting as nectar guides. Flowering occurs mainly in winter and spring, ... the genus Anisonyx ursus. These beetles visit flowers for nectar, pollen and mating. The ripe seeds are shaken out of ... The seedlings must remain undisturbed for 2 years until strong enough, then they can be planted out into permanent ...
... potential pollinators. Swallowtail butterflies consume the nectar of the reddish orange flowers of var. miniata in the ... . Honeybees have occasionally been seen to feed on the nectar and pollen of var. citrina in cultivation at ... or indirect light in a protected environment away from strong wind. Excessive exposure to sun results in rapid and ...