Lily
of the Valley
Common names: Lily of the Valley, May Lily, Convallaria, Our Lady's Tears, Convall-lily,
Lily Constancy, Ladder-to-Heaven, Jacob's Ladder, Male Lily.
Convallaria majalis, is a flowering plant of Ruscaceae, sole member of genus Convallaria.
This flower is native throughout cooler temperate Northern Hemisphere areas of Asia, Europe plus North America.
This popular plant has broad, spear-like foliage with fragrant little white bell-shaped flowers.
While it is a popular garden perennial, it has seen increasing popularity as a cut flower, especially in wedding bouquets. |
Stock
Common names: stock.
Stocks have a 1 inch diameter single or double flower with a pleasing clove-like scent.
This flowers romantic beauty brings texture to garden designs, its sweet, spicy fragrance is an added attraction.
Colors range from white, cream, yellow, peach, lavender, pink, purple and burgundy.
As a cut flower, vase life is five to eight days.
Special care: Change water frequently, be sure to remove any foliage below the water line. |
