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Acacia-See Mimosa |
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Aconitum-See Monkshood. |
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Achillea-See Yarrow |
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African Lily-See agapanthus. |
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Agapanthus-Also
known as african lily. Large round flower made up of small multiple star-like blossoms.
Available in blue and occasionally white. Normally last 7-10 days. Available
August-September. |
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Ageratum-Also known as houstonianum.
Typically used as a filler flower. |
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Alchemillia-Also known as mollis.
Mostly used as a wild filler flower. Several small multiple yellow blooms per stem. |
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Allium Bullet- Also known as
drumstick or golfball allium. Smaller of the allium varieties found commonly in purple and
rarely in white. Very long lasting flower with very small blooms on the ball-like flower.
Has an onion like odor. Long lasting. |
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Allium Giganteum-The largest of
the allium family. Large purple head near the size of a baseball or softball. Long lasting
with thousands of small blooms on the ball-like flower. It has an onion like odor. Long
lasting flower. |
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Allium Purple Sensation. The medium
size allium. Found in purple with a bloom about the size of a baseball. Hundreds of small
blooms on the ball-like flower. It has an onion like odor. Long lasting flower. |
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Alstromeria-Also known as a peruvian
lily. It has small multiple lily-like blooms on each stem. Available in a rainbow of
colors from pink, to white, to red. Available year round. Flowers can last up to 2 weeks. |
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Amaranthus-Also known as
hypochondriacus or cat's tali. Tall, thick, weedy, wild flower. Commonly found in red and
green. |
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Amaryllis-Also known as hippeastrum.
Large blossoms that open fully at about 5 inches each with multiple blooms per stem.
Available in a large variety of colors. Stems are hollow and can be supported with a
wooden stick placed inside. Typically last around 2 weeks. Available year round. |
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Ammi-See Queen Anns Lace. |
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Annas-See pineapple. |
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Anemone-Also known as windflower.
Anemones are small blossoming flowers available in a rainbow of colors. The paper-like
blooms open quickly. Average life is 6-12 days. Do not use with daffodils or narcissus
because the stems will become limp. |
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Anethum-Also known as dill flower. Yellow
blossom flower with a strong dill like odor. Used mostly as a wild flower filler for
arrangements. Lasts around 1 week. |
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Anigozanthos-See kangaroo paw. |
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Anthurium-A heart shaped waxy looking
exotic flower. Availaable in white, red, pinks, and varigated colors. Before placing
anthurium in a vase soak the flower head in room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Avoid
placing anthuriums in temperatures below 55 degrees F. Very long lasting tropical flower
with a vase life of 2-3 weeks. |
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Antirrhinum-See snapdragon. |
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Aquilegia-Short exotic flower with a redish
tint. Lives about a week. |
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Aranda Orchid- Strong stem orchid
available in pinks and purples. |
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Argentea-See celosia. |
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Artichoke Bloom-Also called cynara. It
is a strong exotic stem flower with a purple bloom. The leaves and head are pricky. Last
7-14 days. Use strong knife for stem. |
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Asclepias-Available in orange and
pinks. Used mostly as a filler flower. |
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Asiatic Lily-See tiger lily. |
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Aster Matsumoto-see matsumoto aster. |
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Astilbe-Used mostly as a filler flower.
Available in white, rose, and pink colors. Lasts 5-10 days. |
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Atriplex-Tall redish filler flower.
Lasts 5-10 days. |