| Acacia-See
Mimosa |
| Aconitum-See
Monkshood. |
| African
Lily-See agapanthus. |
| Agapanthus-Also
known as African lily. Large round flower made up of
small multiple star-like blossoms. Available in blue and
occasionally white. Normally last 7-10 days. Available
August-September. |
| Ageratum-Also
known as houstonianum. Typically used as a filler
flower. |
| Alchemillia-Also
known as mollis. Mostly used as a wild filler flower.
Several small multiple yellow blooms per stem. |
| Allium-See
Allium Bullet, Allium
Giganteum, and Allium
Purple Sensation. |
| Allium
Bullet-
Also known as drumstick or golfball allium. Smaller of
the allium varieties found commonly in purple and rarely
in white. Very long lasting flower with very small
blooms on the ball-like flower. Has an onion like odor.
Long lasting. |
| Allium
Giganteum-The
largest of the allium family. Large purple head near the
size of a baseball or softball. Long lasting with
thousands of small blooms on the ball-like flower. It
has an onion like odor. Long lasting flower. |
| Allium
Purple Sensation.
The medium size allium. Found in purple with a bloom
about the size of a baseball. Hundreds of small blooms
on the ball-like flower. It has an onion like odor. Long
lasting flower. |
| Alstromeria-Also
known as a Peruvian lily. It has small multiple
lily-like blooms on each stem. Available in a rainbow of
colors from pink, to white, to red. Available year
round. Flowers can last up to 2 weeks. |
| Amaranthus-Also
known as hypochondriacus or cat's tali. Tall, thick,
weedy, wild flower. Commonly found in red and green. |
| Amaryllis-Also
known as hippeastrum. Large blossoms that open fully at
about 5 inches each with multiple blooms per stem.
Available in a large variety of colors. Stems are hollow
and can be supported with a wooden stick placed inside.
Typically last around 2 weeks. Available year round. |
| Ammi-See
Queen
Anns Lace. |
| Annas-See
pineapple. |
| Anemone-Also
known as windflower. Anemones are small blossoming
flowers available in a rainbow of colors. The paper-like
blooms open quickly. Average life is 6-12 days. Do not
use with daffodils or narcissus because the stems will
become limp. |
| Anethum-Also
known as dill flower. Yellow blossom flower with a
strong dil-like odor. Used mostly as a wild flower
filler for arrangements. Lasts around 1 week. |
| Anigozanthos-See
kangaroo
paw. |
| Anthurium-A
heart shaped waxy looking exotic flower. Available in
white, red, pinks, and variegated colors. Before placing
anthurium in a vase soak the flower head in room
temperature for 15-20 minutes. Avoid placing anthuriums
in temperatures below 55 degrees F. Very long lasting
tropical flower with a vase life of 2-3 weeks. |
| Antirrhinum-See
snapdragon. |
| Aranda
Orchid-
Strong stem orchid available in pinks and purples. |
| Argentea-See
celosia. |
| Artichoke
Bloom-Also
called cynara. It is a strong exotic stem flower with a
purple bloom. The leaves and head are prickly. Last 7-14
days. Use strong knife for stem. Aquilegia-Short exotic
flower with a reddish tint. Lives about a week. |
| Asclepias-Available
in orange and pinks. Used mostly as a filler flower. |
| Asiatic
Lily-See tiger
lily. |
| Aster
Matsumoto-see matsumoto
aster. |
| Astilbe-Used
mostly as a filler flower. Available in white, rose, and
pink colors. Lasts 5-10 days. |
| Atriplex-Tall
reddish filler flower. Lasts 5-10 days. |
