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Christmas cactus require about 50 to 60 percent humidity. McMillian,A.J.S. and Horobin, J.F. Christmas Cacti: Genus Schlumbergera and Its Hybrids. New York: Hunt,1995.Print
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The name daylily refers to the fact that the blossoms will only last one day. Heiser, Laura. Daylilies. North Charleston: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform, 2013.Print.
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Zinnia is known as a "cut and come again flower" because of their ability to produce new flower buds shortly after cutting the flowering stem from the leaves. Cruz, Priscila. The Language of Flowers Dictionary. Bloomington: Xlibris Corporation, 2015. Print.
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Aloe extracts can be used for both cosmetic and medicinal purpose. Shepherd, Lizz. The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs from Containers. Ocala: Atlantic Publishing Company, 2011. Print.
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Spiderwort grows best in thickets and meadows, and along roadsides. Mackenzie, J.S.F. Botanical Names of the Wild Flowers-What They Mean-How Pronounced. Redditch: Read Books, 2007.Print.
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The southern magnolia was officially designated the state flower for Mississippi in 1952. Cruz, Priscila. The Language of Flowers Dictionary. Bloomington: Xlibris Corporation, 2015. Print.
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Arugula is considered a vegetable when cooked and eaten like spinach. Shepherd, Lizz. The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs from Containers. Ocala: Atlantic Publishing Company, 2011. Print.
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Balloon flowers are also known as the Chinese bellflower. Gibbons, Bob. Pocket Guide to Wildflowers. New York: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2013.Print.
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This flowering plant belongs to the family Begoniaceae. It is closely related to melons and pumpkins. Shepard, Lizz. The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs from Containers. Ocala: Atlantic Publishing Company, 2011.Print.
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Blackberries are high in antioxidants such as vitamins A and C. Shepherd, Lizz. The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs from Containers. Ocala: Atlantic Publishing Company, 2011.Print.
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Cherokee sunset blooms are know for attracting butterflies. Harter, Jim. Plants. Mineola: Dover Publications, 1998.Print.
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The common name is "old mans beard" which refers to the long feathery seed heads.
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The flowers of cilantro are also edible along with the leaf which is used as a popular spice. Shepherd, Lizz. The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs from Containers. Ocala: Atlantic Publishing Company, 2011. Print.
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Iris is the February birth flower. Kate, Maggie. Big Book of Plant and Flower Illustrations. New York: Courier Corporation, 2013.Print.
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Flowering of these plants are not seasonal, but occur during warm weather and regular rainfall. Shepard, Lizz. The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs from Containers. Ocala: Atlantic Publishing Company, 2011. Print.
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There are known to be 26-60 different species of wild daffodils. Cruz, Priscila. The Language of Flowers Dictionary. Bloomington: Xlibris Corporation, 2015. Print.
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This flower when fully bloomed has curved sepals, giving it a "spider" look. Kate, Maggie. Big Book of Plant and Flower Illustrations. New York: Courier Corporation, 2013.Print.
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This flower was named after William Forsythia, a Scottish botanist. Harter, Jim. Plants. Mineola: Dover Publications, 1998.Print.
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Hydrangea flowers are very beautiful and often times fragrant. Bowman, Daria. Hydrangeas. Charlottesville: Friedman, 2000.Print.
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Dahlias originated in the high mountain regions of Mexico and Guatemala. Kate, Maggie. Big Book of Plant and Flower Illustrations. New York: Courier Corporation, 2013.Print.
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This beautiful flower is also known as the hardy hibiscus. Walker, Jacqueline. Hibiscus. Richmond Hill: Firefly Books, 2001.Print.
