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Origin of Flowers Jul 01, 2018 »

Alstroemeria

Origin & History

Alstroemeria is a Peruvian Lily named after the Swedish botanist Baron Klas von Alstroemer. This South American flower's seeds were among many collected by von Alstroemer on a trip to Spain in 1753. Alstoemeria comes in many colors, is long lasting and fills out a bouquet beautifully.

Snapdragon

Origin & History

While snapdragons were common in the earliest gardens, their actual origin is not known. Some botanists believe they originally grew wild in Spain and Italy.…

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