Iris
Common names: iris, netted iris, Dutch iris.
Iris is a genus of flowering plants with showy flowers which takes its name from Latin for rainbow, referring to a wide variety of flower colors found among its many species as well as countless garden cultivars.
They are perennial herbs growing from creeping rhizomes (rhizomatous irises),
or, in drier climates, from bulbs (bulbous irises).
Flowers open to 1 to 3 inches across.
Long, thin, pointed leaves grow from the stem base.
Colors include bluish-purple, deep purple, lavender, white or yellow.
Many have yellow petal markings.
As a cut flower, vase life is two to five days. |
Daffodil
Common names: Daffodil, narcissus, jonquil.
Daffodils form a group of large-flowered members of genus Narcissus.
Six outer petals surround a cup creating a trumpet-style look to this cut flower.
Some stems produce one flower; others produce clusters.
Outer petals are yellow or white; cups may be white, yellow, orange or salmon, some have an orange edge.
Traditionally daffodil flower has a golden yellow color all over, but its corona may often feature a contrasting color.
Breeders have developed some daffodils with a double or triple row of petals,
making them resemble a small golden ball. Other cultivars have frilled petals,
or an elongated or compressed central corona.
Special care: Daffodils secrete a sap that can harm other flowers if not properly
conditioned. If mixed with other flowers, do not recut as you will cause sap to
be released again. |
