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 colors including white, pink, hot pink, lavender, red, purple or white.
As a cut flower, vase life is up to 14 days. |
Carnation
Common names: carnation
Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a flowering plant native to the Near East, cultivated for the last 2,000 years.
Flowers are 2 to 3 inches wide on 1 to 2 foot stems.
Miniature carnation varieties feature several small flowers on one stem.
Flower colors include white, yellow, pink, red, salmon, fuchsia, deep purple,
light green, bi-colors plus flecked.
Fragrant cut flowers, they live up to three weeks.
As well as a cut flower, Carnations are also popular as potted plants because
of their long blooming season. |
