Liatris Common names: liatris, spike gayfeather Description: Unlike other flowers, liatris flowers open and mature from the top of the stem downward. Clustered along the spike, they have a feathery look. Various shades of deep lavender are most common; other colors...
IrisCommon names: iris, netted iris, Dutch iris Description: Flowers open to 1 to 3 inches across. Long, thin, pointed leaves grow from the base of the stem. Colors include bluish-purple, deep purple, lavender, white and yellow. Many have yellow markings on the...
Hydrangea Flower common names: hydrangea, hortensia Flower description: Four-petaled flowers grow in round clusters that are usually 4 to 8 inches wide. Flowers bloom in white, lavender, pink and green. While the hydrangea has been a favorite in the garden or...
Heather Flower common names: heather, calluna, Scotch heather Flower description: These evergreen shrubs consist of tight stems covered with tiny leaves. They have 6- to 10-inch flower spikes and come in purple, lavender, pink and white. Heather is a flowering plant...
Gypsophila Common names: gypsophila, gyp, baby’s breath Description: Clusters of tiny, double flowers bloom on branching stems 3 to 4 feet tall. White is the most commonly used color; however, it is also available in pale pink, Gypsophila lives up to a week and...
GladiolusCommon names: gladiolus, glad, gladioli Description: Tall, tightly packed spikes of six to eight blossoms open in sequence from the bottom. The 2- to 8-inch-wide florets bloom in one direction with sword shaped foliage on stems. Gladioli lend itself to...
