
Baby's Breath
Gypsophila paniculata
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Elegant trumpet-shaped flowers with smooth, sculptural form. Modern and sophisticated. White is classic, but colors available. Not a true lily. Symbol of magnificent beauty.
Spring, Summer, Year-round
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 7 to 14 days
when properly cared for
Calla lilies have no fragrance
Contains calcium oxalate crystals. Causes mouth/throat irritation, drooling, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Skin contact may cause irritation.
Despite the name, calla lilies are not true lilies - they're related to philodendrons
The "flower" is actually a modified leaf called a spathe surrounding tiny true flowers
Georgia O'Keeffe made calla lilies famous through her large-scale paintings
They symbolize magnificent beauty and were associated with the Greek goddess Hera
Calla lilies are native to southern Africa, particularly South Africa and Malawi. Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus misnamed them "calla" (Greek for beautiful) in the 18th century. They became fashionable in Victorian England and were later immortalized by artist Georgia O'Keeffe in the 1920s.

Lilium orientalis
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