1. Plants Growing in our School Garden

2. Daffodil Common name: Narcissus Family: Amaryllidacae Origin: Europe
Bloom: Spring
hardy, mostly spring-flowering, bulbs in the Amaryllis family
native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
There are also several Narcissus species that bloom in the autumn.
Daffodil is a common English name, sometimes used now for all varieties, and is the chief common name
Daffodils have long green stems
They have beautiful yellow petals

3. Primrose Common name: Primula Vulgaris Family: Primulaceae
Origin: Europe, Africa, Asia
Bloom: Early Spring
Primroses can be all different colours depending on where the originate from
Both flowers and leaves are edible, the flavour ranging between mild lettuce and more bitter salad greens. The leaves can also be used for tea, and the young flowers can be made into primrose wine.
Flowers grow to between 10 – 15cm tall

4. Crocus Common name: Crocus Sativus Family: Iridaceous
Origin: Europe, North Africa, Middle East
Bloom: Autumn, Winter, Spring
There are about eighty species of crocus
Their color varies enormously, although lilac, mauve, yellow and white are predominant
The spice saffron is obtained from the stigmas of the crocus flower
Crocuses typically have three stamens
They have colourful petals
They have green stems and thin green leaves

5. Rosemary Common name: Rosmarinus Officinalis Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Mediterranean Region
Bloom: All year round
Rosemary has a strong fragrance
It is used in oils, perfumes and cooking
The leaves are evergreen 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) long and 2–5 mm broad, green above, and white below with dense short woolly hair.
It is considered easy to grow for beginner gardeners
It grows all year round and strong, healthy plants flower in summer

6. Did you learn about any new plants?