Resources - Flower Library

Welcome to our Flower Library. In these pages you will find over 134 of the most common florist flowers and foliages used in floral design. We have pictured and detailed the common and botanical names of each flower along with it's seasonal availability and colors. You may search for a flower by name or by image. For each flower we have detailed the care and conditioning methods, storage temperatures, design notes and problems specific to each flower. Also included in these pages are interesting facts about each flower including the country or region of origin, how the flower came to named, and historical notes about the flower.

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A detail image showing Anigozanthos also known as Kangaroo Paw.

Kangaroo Paw - Anigozanthos

Unusual fuzzy, tubular and slightly curved flowers (shaped like little kangaroo paws) borne in one-sided elongated clusters. Blossoms are felted with a fur-like covering.

Lamb's Ear

Lamb's Ear

Oblong or lance-shaped leaves, with rounded tips and scalloped edges covered in fine, silken hairs, giving them a soft, velvety texture. 

A detail image of Larkspur.

Larkspur

Longer slender stems with blossoms clustered along the upper portion of the stem. 

Lavender

Lavender

Stunning purple flowers, which grow in tight clusters on tall, slender stems, 1 to 3 feet in length. These flowers are composed of multiple tiny blossoms arranged in spikes. Lavender has narrow, silvery-green leaves that are about 2 to 3 inches long.  

Leatherleaf Fern

Leatherleaf Fern

Leatherleaf fronds are long, lance-shaped, and have a leathery texture, hence the name "Leatherleaf." The fronds can grow up to 3 feet  in length. Each frond consists of numerous leaflets arranged alternately along its length. These leaflets are usually broad at the base and taper to a point at the tip, giving the fronds a feather-like appearance.

Leptospermum

Leptospermum

Clusters of small, double blossoms on woody stems with short, soft, needlelike, leaves.  

Leucadendron

Leucadendron

Flower heads consists of woody, leaflike bracts surrounding a small cone or very small flower. Stems are long and densely packed with stiff leaves that radiate out from the stem.  

Liatris

Liatris

Long, straight stems topped with a single straight spike clustered with tiny florets. Liatris is an unusual blossom in that the florets open at the top of the spike first, then open downward.  

Lilac

Lilac

Highly fragrant, thickly massed clusters of florets 6 to 10 inches long at the end of woody stems.  

Lily

Lily

Flowers appear on short branches at the end of the stem. Oriental: cup-shaped flowers with elongated petals, 4 to 8 inches across, 3 to 6 flowers on stems 24 to 36 inches long. Asiatic: cup-shaped flowers, 4 to 6 inches across, clusters of 5 to 8 flowers on stems 24 to 36 inches long. Easter: fragrant, long trumpet-shaped blossoms growing sideways from the single vertical stem, 1 to 6 blossoms per stem.

Lily Grass

Lily Grass

Long, narrow leaves, 8 to 18 inches in length and less thaan inch wide that resemble blades of grass.  The leaves have a smooth texture and a slightly leathery feel. They are flexible and bend easily, giving the foliage a graceful and flowing appearance.

Lisianthus

Lisianthus

Delicate cup shaped, multi-petaled blossoms opening into a rose-like bloom. Five or more blooms to the stem.  

Lotus Pod

Lotus Pod

Lotus pods have a distinctive appearance, characterized by a cluster of small holes or chambers arranged in a circular or oval pattern.

Magnolia Foliage & Bloom

Magnolia Foliage & Bloom

The flowers of Magnolia are notably large, often reaching up to 12 inches in diameter. They have a distinctive cup-shaped or saucer-shaped form with broad, waxy petals.  The leaves are large and leathery, typically ranging from 5 to 10 inches in length. They are oblong-elliptic or ovate in shape, with smooth edges and a pointed tip.

Maiden Hair Fern

Maiden Hair Fern

A delicate and graceful fern known for its distinctive, fan-shaped fronds and fine, lacy foliage.

Manzanita

Manzanita

Manzanita are coveted for their twisted, gnarled branches. The bark is smooth, and reddish-brown.  The leaves are small, leathery, and elliptical or lanceolate in shape, with smooth edges.

Marigold

Marigold

There are over 50 different species of Marigolds.  The blossoms can vary in size, from small, delicate flowers to larger, pom-pom-like blooms.  The flower’s petals are often ruffled or layered, giving it a textured, full appearance.

Mint

Mint

The foliage typically consists of opposite, toothed leaves that are arranged in pairs along square-shaped stems, which are often hairy.

Mokara Orchid

Mokara Orchid

Large showy blossoms consisting of several waxy petals that form an elegant and slightly ruffled shape. At the heart of the blossom, a prominent lip, or labellum.