
Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Cornus florida
Showy white or pink bracts (not true petals) from flowering dogwood tree. Symbol of rebirth. State flower of Virginia and North Carolina. Short vase life but stunning. Spring icon.
Spring
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 5 to 10 days
when properly cared for
Light, fresh, slightly sweet woodland scent
The showy white or pink parts are bracts, not petals - the true flowers are tiny and yellow
State flower of Virginia and state tree of Missouri
Legend says the cross of Christ was made from dogwood
Berries are eaten by over 35 bird species
Flowering dogwood is native to eastern North America and has been admired since Native Americans used the bark medicinally. Christian legend associates the tree with the crucifixion. Today it is one of the most beloved ornamental trees, with the famous Washington DC display rivaling the cherry blossoms.

Galanthus nivalis