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Cosmos Flowers

Cosmos flowers are the October birth month flower. They are a very delicate looking flower that comes in both perennial and annual types.

Cosmos have about 25 different species. They are commonly grown in Mexico and the southern parts of the United States. They also grow well in Central and South America.

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2017-08-25T11:09:52-04:00By |Categories: Summer Flowers and Plants|

Coralberry

Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) is a member of the Snowberry family. They are grown as a shrub that is sometimes considered to be a ground covering plant.

They are a tolerant flower that grows outside during the cold winter months. They are very tough plants that can hang in there through the cold.

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2017-08-25T12:28:17-04:00By |Categories: Winter Flowers and Plants|

Columbine

Columbine (Aquilegia Caerulea) is a type of perennial that grows for four to six weeks in late spring to early summer. It is a very pretty flower that comes in colors like purple, red, blue, and pink.

They are typically grow best in the northern regions. They are definitely a uniquely shaped […]

2017-08-25T10:40:21-04:00By |Categories: Spring Flowers and Plants|

Colchicum

Colchicum is one of falls more brighter flowers. They bloom in colors like pink, purple, lilac and of course white.

They bloom around the time when the Autumn Crocuses are blooming. It is fitting since they resemble each other.

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2017-08-25T12:16:34-04:00By |Categories: Fall Flowers and Plants|

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum known as mum or mums is the typical fall staple flower. Well, it is to me! Every fall my mother always goes to the local nursery to pick out her selection of brightly fall colored mums.

There are many different species and colors of mums. There are also 12 different types […]

2017-08-25T12:16:13-04:00By |Categories: Fall Flowers and Plants|

Christmas Rose

Christmas Rose (Helleborus) is a winter perennial flower that grows outdoors. It is a slow growing flower that once it finally blooms, it lasts for many months. Some can live for up to 3 to 4 months after they are in full bloom.

When the flower head starts to bloom, it first […]

2017-08-25T12:27:56-04:00By |Categories: Winter Flowers and Plants|

China Aster

China Aster (Callistephus) is a flower that resembles a daisy, but only has one species. It is primarily grown in China. They are annuals that have a long blooming period.

They begin to bloom in the middle of summer and can continue to grow all the way through to the first frost.

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2017-08-25T11:09:25-04:00By |Categories: Summer Flowers and Plants|

Carnation Flower

The Carnation flower (Dianthus Caryophyllus) is one of the more popular flowers that everyone recognizes. They are the typical staple to almost any flower arrangement. Not only do they look very pretty, they smell really good too.

A member of the Dianthus family, Carnations come in both annual and perennial form. They […]

2017-08-25T15:00:50-04:00By |Categories: Summer Flowers and Plants|