Flowers 101

Misty Florez of Nectar Floral Design

The variety of flowers and plant material to choose from is endless and for some overwhelming. First consider the following tips.

Tip #1: Work with what’s in season. It will offer you the best in quality and value.
Tip #2: Be open to the possibilities. Something may pleasantly surprise you.
Tip #3: Don’t worry this is just a reference. I’ll guide you through the process.

There is so much more than what I have listed. Check back. More will continue to be added.

*Simply click on the flower name to see photos and detailed information about the flower. Click on the column headers to narrow down the selection.

Plant Features

Seasonal Availability

Name

Ageratum

Ageratum info card

Latin Name:

Ageratum houstonianum

Common Name(s):

Ageratum

, Floss Flower

, Pussy Foot

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Allium

Allium info card

Latin Name:

Allium giganteum

Common Name(s):

Allium

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Anemone

Anemone info card

Latin Name:

Anemone

Common Name(s):

Anemone

, Wind Flower

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Astilbe

Astilbe info card

Latin Name:

Astilbe

Common Name(s):

Astilbe

, False Spirea

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Bachelor's Button

Bachelor’s Button info card

Latin Name:

Centaurea cyanus

Common Name(s):

Bachelor's Button

, Cornflower

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Bupleurum

Bupleurum info card

Latin Name:

Bupleurum rotundifolium

Common Name(s):

Bupleurum

, Thorowax

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Calla Lily

Calla Lily info card

Latin Name:

Zantedeschia aethiopica

Common Name(s):

Calla Lily

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Celosia Cristata

Celosia Cristata info card

Latin Name:

Celosia cristata

Common Name(s):

Celosia Cristata

, Cockscomb

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum info card

Latin Name:

Chrysanthemum

Common Name(s):

Chrysanthemum

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Cosmo

Cosmo info card

Latin Name:

Cosmos atrosanguineus

Common Name(s):

Cosmo

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Cymbidium Orchid

Cymbidium Orchid info card

Latin Name:

Cymbidium

Common Name(s):

Cymbidium Orchid

Color Variations:

Dahlia

Dahlia info card

Latin Name:

Dahlia

Common Name(s):

Dahlia

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Dusty Miller

Dusty Miller info card

Latin Name:

Senecio cineraria

Common Name(s):

Dusty Miller

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Foxglove

Foxglove info card

Latin Name:

Digitalis

Common Name(s):

Foxglove

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Gardenia

Gardenia info card

Latin Name:

Gardenia jasminoides

Common Name(s):

Gardenia

, Cape Jasmine

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Gerbera Daisy

Gerbera Daisy info card

Latin Name:

Gerbera jamesonii

Common Name(s):

Gerbera Daisy

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Gloriosa Lily

Gloriosa Lily info card

Latin Name:

Gloriosa rothschildiana

Common Name(s):

Gloriosa Lily

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Grape Hyacinth

Grape Hyacinth info card

Latin Name:

Muscari

Common Name(s):

Grape Hyacinth

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Hosta

Hosta info card

Latin Name:

Common Name(s):

Hosta

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Hydrangea

Hydrangea info card

Latin Name:

Hydrangea macrophylla

Common Name(s):

Hydrangea

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Iris

Iris info card

Latin Name:

Iris

Common Name(s):

Iris

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Lady's Mantle

Lady’s Mantle info card

Latin Name:

Alchemilla mollis

Common Name(s):

Lady's Mantle

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Liatris

Liatris info card

Latin Name:

Liatris spicata

Common Name(s):

Liatris

, Blazing Star

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley info card

Latin Name:

Convallaria majalis

Common Name(s):

Lily of the Valley

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Maidenhair Fern

Maidenhair Fern info card

Latin Name:

Adiantum radiatum fragrans

Common Name(s):

Maidenhair Fern

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Nigella

Nigella info card

Latin Name:

Nigella

Common Name(s):

Nigella

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Ornamental Pepper

Ornamental Pepper info card

Latin Name:

capsicum

Common Name(s):

Ornamental Pepper

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Peony

Peony info card

Latin Name:

Paeonia

Common Name(s):

Peony

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Phlox

Phlox info card

Latin Name:

Phlox paniculata

Common Name(s):

Phlox

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Poppy

Poppy info card

Latin Name:

Papaver oriental

Common Name(s):

Poppy

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Poppy Pod

Poppy Pod info card

Latin Name:

Papaver somniferum

Common Name(s):

Poppy Pod

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Queen Anne's Lace

Queen Anne’s Lace info card

Latin Name:

Ammi majus

Common Name(s):

Queen Anne's Lace

, Bishop's Weed

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Rose

Rose info card

Latin Name:

Rosa hybrida

Common Name(s):

Rose

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Scabiosa

Scabiosa info card

Latin Name:

Scabiosa caucasica

Common Name(s):

Scabiosa

, Pincushion Scabiosa

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Sedum

Sedum info card

Latin Name:

sedum

Common Name(s):

Sedum

, Stonecrop

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Smokebush

Smokebush info card

Latin Name:

Cotinus coggygria

Common Name(s):

Smokebush

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Snapdragon

Snapdragon info card

Latin Name:

Antirrhinum majus

Common Name(s):

Snapdragon

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Sunflower

Sunflower info card

Latin Name:

Helianthus annuus

Common Name(s):

Sunflower

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Sweet Pea

Sweet Pea info card

Latin Name:

Lathyrus odoratus

Common Name(s):

Sweet Pea

Photo by Misty Florez

Color Variations:

Yarrow

Yarrow info card

Latin Name:

Achillea

Common Name(s):

Yarrow

Photo by Misty Florez