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Also known as Agapanthus, I like these lilies because you can rarely find a big statement flower in blue, but this is one of very few. The blooms grow on short stems with a longer bud stem that is covered with many smaller flowers. It comes in other colors than the blue, like white, and some variegated varieties, but the blue blossoms are what it’s [..]

Allium are the original blooming onion, not the kind you find at Outback Steakhouse though. They are a herbaceous perennial, and bloom with pretty purple, white globe shaped flowers on long stems (called scapes) that may have an onion-y scent.

Many people around the world eat amaranth as a leaf vegetable or a cereal, but I prefer to use these cool super droopy flowers in arrangements where I want a strong down line. Their strong colors, in the darker reds are a big bonus to a fall arrangement.

A flowering bulb, super popular around the Christmas holidays for its easy to grow, large and colorful blooms. These bulbs are a big bang for the buck, as they make quite a statement for as little as under $10 a bulb and they are long lasting.

A commonly used tropical flower in arrangements, these plants also are often seen sold as house plants. Their shiny evergreen leaves, and distinctive (phallic) blossom are long blooming, and require minimum care. I have to be honest; I am not a huge fan of these blooms.

Aster means Star in ancient Greek, and it is an accurate description of these sweet little flowers shape. My favorite, the fall blooming bright purple asters, are a great filler flower in fall arrangements. These flowers come in many different colors, often resembling little miniature versions of the popular flower known as a daisy.

Flowering shrubs that bloom in Spring. Wide variety of colors and bloom, shrub size. Shrub is evergreen, blooms last for about a week. Understory shrubs that like the shade and growing under trees.

Also known as gypsophila. A stem holds a lot of small cloud like flowers, often white and is commonly used in flower arranging. Baby’s breath, an annual that comes in many varieties. My favorite is Million Stars, because the blooms are bigger and very pretty.

or Sweet Basil, is a go to ingredient in the heat of the summer for dishes that include freshly cut tomatoes. They are natural partners. In flower arrangements, I appreciate the bright green color of the shiny large leaves. They are a great filler, and an aromatic compliment to a summer flower arrangement.