Flower of the month..... February!

So now that Valentine's Day is over I feel more comfortable doing my flower of the month. This is only because I do this flower of the month thing to educate readers and viewers of flowers that can be used for that special event or gift.

So since roses are off the minds a little more I want to share with you my most favorite flower. This month's flower is the Calla Lily! This flower is quite unique looking and comes in fun distinct colors. Within the past couple years the calla has become very popular among brides and prom goers. As a florist this flower is the cleanest look for a boutonniere. Calla lilies are a good choice for someone who wants a color of black because there is a really dark, dark purple calla lily that looks almost black anyway and can be touched up easily to look strictly black. Another fun thing about this flower is that there are the original large calla lilies that mostly come in white but are beginning to come in more fun colors, and then there is the mini calla lily, that comes in lots of different colors!

The original large Calla Lily--white

Mini Calla Lilies in great colors

Some Fun Facts: Calla Lily is native to South Africa; Some cultures use the Calla Lily as a symbol of 'Resurrection', therefore it's use in funerals is very popular; The meaning of the Calla Lily is known in Victorian time to be one a sexual origin; It's the national flower of Ethiopia!

There you have it the flower for the month of February:
Calla Lily