Category Archives: Friday’s Flower Fact
FRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: CONEFLOWER
January 05, 2018
Coneflower, also known as echinacea, has been found to stimulate the production of white blood cells in the body, which help fight infection. It has anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and has been used to treat a variety of symptoms from colds to arthritis to ear infections to gingivitis. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, j...
Read MoreFRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: KARMA THALIA DAHLIA
December 22, 2017
Karma Thalia Dahlias are vegetatively propagated, unlike typical dahlias which are sold as tubers, and are exclusively available from Gloeckner. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read MoreFRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: HUNGARIAN BLUE BREAD SEED POPPY
December 15, 2017
Unlike its ornamental counterparts, the bread seed poppy does not shed its seeds when ripe. A high number of poppy seeds are contained within the seedpods, which can be used in baking muffins, cakes, bread and bagels, and they are the only non-toxic part of the plant. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the...
Read MoreFRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: DESERT BLUEBELLS
December 01, 2017
In spring following a moist winter, thousands of these wildflowers, desert bluebells, bloom early in the season, forming masses of rich deep blue. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read MoreFRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: ENGLEMANN’S PRICKLY PEAR
November 24, 2017
Fruit from the Prickly Pear cactus is used to make jellies, juices, candies and even vodka! Be careful to remove all of the skin and spines before consuming raw. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read MoreFRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: JANE COWL TROPICAL HIBISCUS
November 17, 2017
Hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii. It can signify being in a relationship or unavailable when worn behind the left ear, while behind the right ear can signify that the wearer is openly available. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read MoreFRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: CAFE AU LAIT DAHLIA
November 10, 2017
Cafe au lait dahlia’s unique bloom color of pale mocha to pink blush (often on the same plant) is arguably the most sought after wedding dahlia. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read MoreFRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: BLUE LOTUS
November 03, 2017
The blue lotus is known also as the star flower, though ironically, it only opens during the day and closes at night. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read MoreFRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: JAGUAR MARIGOLD
October 27, 2017
French marigolds are excellent at repelling whiteflies, aphids and destructive nematodes; therefore a good choice for companion planting in your vegetable garden. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read MoreFRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: PADRE CERISE BELGIAN MUM
October 20, 2017
Individual Belgian Mum plants can have from 600-1,000 buds per plant. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
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