Aster
Common names: aster, Monte Casino, rainbow aster, spray aster.
Genus Aster includes some 600 species of widely distributed flowering plants of Asteraceae.
Aster comes from Greek word for star, and refers to the flower head shape.
Asters are dainty, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers distributed over airy
sprays.
They come in many flower colors including white, pink, hot pink, lavender, red, purple or white. |
Gypsophila
Common names: gypsophila, gyp, baby's breath.
Gypsophila is a genus of about 100 species of flowering plants known as Caryophyllaceae, native to Europe, Asia, North Africa.
They are grown as garden plants in addition to their value as a cut flower in floristry to add to flower bouquets.
Clusters of tiny, double flowers bloom on branching stems.
Commonly white in color, it is also available in pale pink.
Gypsophila lives up to a week and dries well. |
