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.
Vase life is two to five days. |
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. |
