We’ve all been there: standing in the garden center, looking for flowers that start with the letter K. You see a great variety of blooms and colors but can’t find what you need! If this sounds familiar to you then I have just the article for you. In this blog post we will discuss some flowering plants that start with "K". From Kaffir Lily to Kangaroo Paw, these are sure to be winners in any garden!
Kaffir Lily
The Kaffir Lily is a great plant for the beginner gardener because they are so easy to grow. The Kaffir Lily can be found in the Kiokee Mountains of Northern Florida. The leaves used to be eaten as a snack in some African countries. It is also known as the Clapweed Lily, Climbing Lily and Uxmal Lily. The Kaffir Lily is a medium-sized plant that blooms white flowers during the Spring and Summer months.
Kalmia
The Kalmia is a small, deciduous shrub that blooms a long-lasting cluster of lilac-pink flowers. They are native to the eastern United States and Canada and their range extends into Eastern Asia. The flower’s appearance alone makes them appealing to many gardeners but, not only do they produce gorgeous flowers, they also have beautiful fall colors as well as showy clusters of dark berries in the winter.
Kangaroo Paw
The Kangaroo Paw is a popular houseplant because of their striking appearance. They are native to Australia and have been used in medicinal practices for centuries. The flowers start as pinkish buds that open into yellow, white or pink flowers with five, spoon-shaped petals. Another unique feature of the Kangaroo Paw flower is that it has scented leaves.
Knautia Macedonica
The Knautia Macedonica are a type of flowering plant and can be found in the Balkans. The flowers are bright pink in color. They are perennial flowering plants that grow in lowland habitats.
Kniphofia
The Kniphofia is a type of flowering plant that can be found in the US and Africa. They grow in lowland habitats. The Kniphofia are perennial plants. These plants bloom bright pink flowers during the late-summer months.
Kolkwitzia
The Kolkwitzia is a beautiful, deciduous flowering plant that blooms brightly colored flowers during the late summer months. Kolkwitzias are found primarily in the southern and eastern regions of the United States as well as in Canada. The flowers vary in color but usually range from white to pink to lavender. The leaves of this plant are maple-like and they bloom at almost any time of the year.
There are quite a few flowers that start with the letter K. Do you grow any of them in your flower garden? Here is a list, if so let us know which ones! If not, what do you think about growing some new plants and giving it a try this year?