Without pointing fingers, we seem to be getting sloppy in our documenting of plant names lately.


  • if it's a species, the genus is capitalized, and the specific epithet is not. Genus species
  • if it's a hybrid, both the genus and the hybrid epithet are capitalized. Genus Hybrid
  • if the cultivar is named, that name is enclosed in single quotes. ​Genus species 'Cultivar' or Genus Hybrid 'Cultivar'
  • if it's awarded, that follows in all capital letters.


That saves a lot of confusion, and makes it easier for others to give advice, help with issues, or know what to look for!