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Sunflower
Sunflower or Heleanthus are native to the Americas and were first cultivated in Mexico. They are named for their propensity to turn its head toward the sun and are produced for their big showy flowers, tasty seeds and oil that are used in soap, paint and cosmetics. Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity.
Snapdragon
Snapdragons are native to the rocky areas of the United States, North Africa and Europe. The face of the floret resembles a dragon opening and closing its mouth when laterally squeezed. The leaves and flowers have been used as anti-inflammatory poultices. Snapdragons signify grace and strength.
Eucalyptus
Native to Australia, eucalyptus is known for its leaves, seeds and striking flowers. Every year they grow a new layer of bark and the outer layer dies and peels off. Sacred to Aboriginals, it represents the division of the underworld between earth and heaven. They consume the sapp called Manna, for medicine, for bowls, canoes, spears, shields, art, music, etc.
Orlaya
White lace flowers (Orlaya grandiflora) are hardy, elegant, and low-maintenance annuals. They produce an abundance of delicate pure white flowers that grow in umbels above lush, interesting, grey-green, fern-like foliage. Native to Mediterranean parts of Europe (particularly the island of Crete), they once grew in abundance in vineyards, olive groves, and other dry and warm spots.
Amaranthus
Amaranthus or as it became known in victorian England Love Lies Bleeding is a group of plants containing 75 species in its genus that are native to every continent. The flowers resemble tassels and look terrific in cascading bouquets. Amaranthus is used in Chinese medicine and the Amaranth seed is highly nutritious and especially valued for its amino acids. Amaranthus signifies immortality.
Chocolate Lace
Daucus carota is native to Europe and southwest Asia and is named after both Queen Anne of Britain and her great grandmother Anne of Denmark. Queen Anne's Lace are edible when young and tender but be careful because they resemble poison Hemlock and mistaking the two could prove fatal. Those fluent in the language of flowers associate Queen Ann's lace with sanctuary. TAGS: May Flowers
Gerbera Daisies White
Gerbera or Transvaal Daisy as they are known in South Africa are native to the tropical South America, Asia and Africa. Their strikingly colorful blooms are the fifth most consumed flower worldwide after Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and Tulips. They are produced in over 100 different colors and styles. Gerbera signifies purity and innocence.
Gerbera Daisies Scarlett
Gerbera or Transvaal Daisy as they are known in South Africa are native to the tropical South America, Asia and Africa. Their strikingly colorful blooms are the fifth most consumed flower worldwide after Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and Tulips. They are produced in over 100 different colors and styles. Gerbera signifies purity and innocence. TAGS: Crazy Daisy
Garbera Daisies Orange
Gerbera or Transvaal Daisy as they are known in South Africa are native to the tropical South America, Asia and Africa. Their strikingly colorful blooms are the fifth most consumed flower worldwide after Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and Tulips. They are produced in over 100 different colors and styles. Gerbera signifies purity and innocence.
Gerbera Daisies Yellow
Gerbera or Transvaal Daisy as they are known in South Africa are native to the tropical South America, Asia and Africa. Their strikingly colorful blooms are the fifth most consumed flower worldwide after Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and Tulips. They are produced in over 100 different colors and styles. Gerbera signifies purity and innocence.
Gerbera Daisies Pink Pale
Gerbera or Transvaal Daisy as they are known in South Africa are native to the tropical South America, Asia and Africa. Their strikingly colorful blooms are the fifth most consumed flower worldwide after Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and Tulips. They are produced in over 100 different colors and styles. Gerbera signifies purity and innocence. TAGS: Crazy Daisy
Gerbera Daisies Bi-Color
Gerbera or Transvaal Daisy as they are known in South Africa are native to the tropical South America, Asia and Africa. Their strikingly colorful blooms are the fifth most consumed flower worldwide after Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums and Tulips. They are produced in over 100 different colors and styles. Gerbera signifies purity and innocence.
Scabiosa
Scabiosa pods or Pincushion flowers are in the same family as Honeysuckle and are native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. The name comes from the Latin word scabies meaning to itch and the fact that Scabiosa is used in folk medicine to treat scabies, an illness that causes major itchiness. Scabiosa signifies love, purity, and peace.
Dianthus
Dianthus or Carnation is native to Europe and Asia. They have a spicy, clove-like scent. In many cultures, Dianthus is the official flower of Mother's Day. The name dianthus comes from the Greek "dios" (god) and "anthos" (flower) and is considered by many to be the flower of the gods. Dianthus signifies admiration, capriciousness, affection, passion, and gratitude.
Hydrangea
Hydrangea are native to Korea, China, Japan, and the Americas and the word is derived from Greek meaning water vessel. In most species the flowers are white, but in some species can be blue, red, pink, and purple. In Japan, hydrangea leaves are made into Ama-cha tea and used in a Buddha bathing ceremony. Hydrangea signifies unity.
Forget Me Not
The true blue Forget-Me-Not pdisplays clouds of tiny sky-blue flowers with yellow centers, perched on the tip of hairy stems which grow from 4 inches to a foot. This perennial flower self-seeds and blooms for months, making it the perfect addition to your bouquets and mixes. The genus name, Myosotis, is derived from two Greek words, mys, meaning ‘mouse’, and ous, meaning ‘ear’ to refer to the shape of the flower petal, which has a rounded shape with a rounded notch in the center.
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria is originally from South America and can grow up to five feet tall. They can have a vase life of two weeks and are associated with our willingness to help one another through the ups and downs we face in our lives. They symbolize fidelity, friendship, robustness, and love.
Calendula
Calendula are native to southwestern Asia, the name Calendula is a modern Latin diminutive of calendae, meaning "little calendar", "little clock". In historic times calendula was more often used for magical purposes than medicinal ones. Calendula flowers are sacred flowers in India and have been used to decorate the statues of Hindu deities since early times. Calendula has been a symbol of sunshine and fire for many centuries.
Agapanthus
Agapanthus is a genus of herbaceous perennials that mostly bloom in summer. The leaves are basal, curved, and linear, growing up to 24 inches long. They are rather leathery and arranged in two opposite rows. The plant has a mostly underground stem called a rhizome (like a ginger 'root') that is used as a storage organ. The roots, which grow out of the rhizome, are white, thick, and fleshy. Agapanthus symbolizes love.
Pin Cushion
The Pin Cushion flower is part of the Scabiosa genus of flowering plants. Its common name is derived from the flower’s cushion-like center and pin-looking stamens, which resemble that of a pincushion. This attractive summer bloomer can be found in a variety of colors with blue, purple, and white being the most notable. Flowers may reach up to a foot or two in height above the lush gray to blue-green foliage. The Pin Cushion stands for strength and enthusiasm.
French Marigold
Marigolds or Tagetes are from Mexico and are used in many Mexican festivities including The Day of the Dead. When planted, marigolds deter pests from invading neighboring plants such as tomatoes. Marigolds represent a remembrance and celebration of the dead, sacred offerings to the gods, the beauty and warmth of the rising sun and courage.
Safflower
Safflower is native to Asia and Africa and is one of our first crops dating back 2,500 years to Mesopotamia. It is cultivated for its flowers, oil, seeds (livestock feed), color (textile colorant). The Spaniards use it as a substitute for Saffron. Safflower is a symbol of welcoming and marriage.
Olive
Olives (relatives of lilacs, jasmines, and forsythia) are native to the Mediterranean and are cultivated for their healthy oil and cured fruit. The word oil derives from the name of this tree which fossil evidence dates back about thirty million years. Olive is one of the first plants to be mentioned in the Quran and the bible’s Old Testament. They signify peace, cleansing, healing, and reconciliation.
Red Rose
Most of the 300 species of roses are native to Asia and are used for floral design, landscaping, and perfumes. There are about 35k rose hybrids and cultivars. Rose hips are produced as a supplement for their high vitamin C content. Roses are associated with the goddess Aphrodite and the Virgin Mary. They eventually led to the creation of the rosary and signify intrigue.
Solidago
Solidago or Goldenrod is native to the Americas and is used in floral designs while their leaves are processed into herbal teas. Thomas Edison experimented with it because they contain rubber. Henry Ford famously gave him a Model T with tires produced by Solidago. Considered a sign of good luck or good fortune, they are often given to those who have lost loved ones.
Protea
Protea are enchanting, tropical blooms perched on tall, sturdy stems. Protea flowers have oval-shaped leaves that create a lovely contrast to the colorful blooms cradled in the center. Protea symbolizes diversity and courage.
Gypsy Dianthus
Dianthus or Carnation are native to Europe and Asia. They have a spicy, clove-like scent. In many cultures, Dianthus is the official flower of Mother's Day. The name dianthus comes from the Greek dios (god) and anthos (flower) and is considered by many to be the flower of the gods. Dianthus signifies admiration, capriciousness, affection, passion, and gratitude.
Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia or Black-Eyed Susans were originally found in the meadows and the woodlands of North America and were named after Olof Rudbeck who discovered the lymphatic system and founded Sweden's first botanical garden. Rudbeckia is considered to be a sign of encouragement and motivation. She is known as the lover of Dianthus who blooms alongside her all summer long. TAGS: Hy-Bloom, Bloom Service
curly willow
Also known as curly willow or tortured willow, corkscrew willow (Salix matsudana ‘Tortusa’) is easy to identify by its long, graceful leaves and curly, contorted branches, which become especially noticeable during the winter.
Cornflower
Bachelor's Button or Cornflower are native to Europe. Their flowers are about half to one inch in diameter and are predominantly royal blue in color, but are occasionally available in white, pink, lavender and dark maroon. They symbolize delicacy, purity of feelings and good fortune. The flower is said to be able to tell the future outcome of a new relationship.
Liquid Ambar
Liquidambar, commonly called sweetgum , gum, redgum, satin-walnut, or American storax, is the species.
Wax flower
Wax flower or Chamelaucium of south west is a shrub that gives off a pleasant, lemony-scented aroma and are in the family of Myrtle. They grow well in granite outcrops and also in sandy soils close to the coastline. Wax holds deep symbolism, representing riches and long-lasting love with its hardy blooms.
Killian Daisy
With their white petals and yellow centers, Killian Daisies symbolize innocence and the other classic daisy traits, such as babies, motherhood, hope, and new beginnings. Killian Daisies make lovely gifts for new parents and newborns.
Mistletoe
Mistletoe is the common name for a parasitic plant native to North America, Europe, and Africa. They are attached to their host tree or shrub for the purpose of extracting water and nutrients. Mistletoe have woody stems and waxy white berries that it bears in clusters of two to 10. Mistletoe symbolizes femininity, magic, rebirth, and healing.
White Rose
Most of the 300 species of roses are native to Asia and are used for floral design, landscaping, and perfumes. There are about 35k rose hybrids and cultivars. Rose hips are produced as a supplement for their high vitamin C content. Roses are associated with the goddess Aphrodite and the Virgin Mary. They eventually led to the creation of the rosary and signify intrigue.
Spray Roses
Most of the 300 species of roses are native to Asia and are used for floral design, landscaping, and perfumes. There are about 35k rose hybrids and cultivars. Rose hips are produced as a supplement for their high vitamin C content. Roses are associated with the goddess Aphrodite and the Virgin Mary. They eventually led to the creation of the rosary and signify intrigue.
Leucadendron
Leucadendron are in the family Protea, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of a group of plants known as Fynbos which means fine bush. Leucadendron is popular amongst consumers due to its colorful bracts and exceptionally long vase life. The flower can symbolize a compliment on beauty or a job well done.
Pepperberry
Pepperberry or Schinus molle is an evergreen tree that is native to the Peruvian Andes. The word molle comes from mulli, the Quechua word for the tree. The tree is host to the pepper-tree moth. The bark, leaves, and berries are very aromatic when crushed. In traditional medicine, pepperberry was used in treating a variety of wounds and infections due to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Pepperberry symbolizes protection.
Magnolia
Magnolia is a genus of more than 200 species in the family of Magnoliaceae. They are native to tropical, subtropical and temperate regions of Asia and Central America. Growing as shrubs or trees, Magnolias are well known for their beautiful, showy and fragrant flowers and attractive, evergreen and glossy leaves. They are one of the loveliest garden plants!
Ponderosa Pine
Ponderosa Pine or pinus ponderosa is a large coniferous pine (evergreen) tree. The bark helps to distinguish it from other species. Mature to over-mature individuals have yellow to orange-red bark in broad to very broad plates with black crevices.
Douglas Fir
Douglas-fir is not a true fir at all, nor a pine or spruce. It is a distinct species named after its discoverer Archibald Menzies and a botanist, David Douglas. A major characteristic that distinguishes it from true firs is its cone which falls from the tree intact. Douglas-fir is one of the world's most important and valuable timber trees. It grows across a larger portion of western North America, from 19 to 55 degrees North in latitude, than any other commercially used conifer.
Berried Holly
Holly or Ilex are used in Christmas decorations and cards. They are widespread throughout the temperate and subtropical regions of the world. They are extremely important food for numerous species of birds, and also are eaten by other wild animals. During winter storms, birds often take refuge in hollies, which provide shelter, protection from predators (by the spiny leaves), and food. The Druids regarded holly as a symbol of fertility and eternal life and they are thought to have magical powers.
Monterey Cypress
The Monterey Cypress is found naturally, only on the Central Coast of California close to Carmel, California, at Cypress Point in Pebble Beach, and at Point Lobos. They seem to love a cool, moist summer and being bathed in an almost constant sea fog.
Scabiosa
Scabiosa pods or Pincushion flowers are in the same family as Honeysuckle and are native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. The name comes from the Latin word scabies meaning to itch and the fact that Scabiosa are used in folk medicine to treat scabies, an illness that causes major itchiness. Scabiosa signifies love, purity and peace.
Orange Tulip
Tulips are bulbs from the Lily family. The name is derived from the Farsi word for turban, "dulband". Tulips are native to a stretch of land between Southern Europe and Central Asia and were first cultivated in Iran in the 10th century. Tulip petals are edible having a similar taste to lettuce. Tulips signify a deep love and a rebirth.
Garden Roses
Most of the 300 species of roses are native to Asia and are used for floral design, landscaping, and perfumes. There are about 35k rose hybrids and cultivars. Rose hips are produced as a supplement for their high vitamin C content. Roses are associated with the goddess Aphrodite and the Virgin Mary. They eventually led to the creation of the rosary and signify intrigue.
Gaillardia
Gaillardia, also known as blanket flower, is an easy-to-grow, short-lived perennial with richly colored, daisy-like flowers. There are over two dozen species in the Gaillardia genus and most are native to some areas of North America. The common name may be a reference to how they can slowly spread and "blanket" an area.
Red Dahlias
Dahlia are native to Central America and are the national flower of Mexico. The tubers were consumed as a food crop by the Aztecs. They range in size from two to 12 inches in diameter. Once cut and placed in a vase, dahlias thrive in plenty of water and cooler temperatures. Dahlias symbolize elegance, inner strength, creativity, change, dignity and sacred values.
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