Flower Facts

Did you know that flowers have not always existed? We can’t EVER imagine a world without flowers. They make us feel good, they smell good, and they are just down right beautiful to look at. We’ve decided to round up ten mind blowing flower facts for all of you flowers lovers out there.

1. Gerber Daisies make you have a good nights sleep. They emit oxygen and absorb carbon monoxide and toxins.

2. Broccoli is actually a flower. I guess that explains why it looks so beautiful in arrangements!

3. Roses are related to some fruits and nuts.

4. George Washington was the first Rose breeder in the US.

5. 60% of fresh cut flowers in the United States come from California.

6. Moon flowers bloom only at night, they close up during the day.

7. The worlds smelliest flower is called the Titam Arum, cleverly nicknamed the “corpse flower”.

8. Barbara Streisand, Whoopi Goldberg, Dolly Parton, and Rosie O'Donnell each have a rose named for them.

9. In the 1600’s Tulips were more valuable than gold.

10. Scientists believe that there are over 270,000 different species of flowers.