Flower Index P-S
Welcome to the Flower Index! This index is divided into alphabetical sections, and all flowers are listed by their common name.
In addition to pictures of each bloom, we have provided detailed information such as typical bloom season, fragrances,
history and meanings, where applicable. Please click any letter below to be taken straight to that alphabetical section, or
scroll down the page to see flowers in alphabetical order.
Please note, at this time, only sections A-O of the Flower Index are currently updated.
The Flower Index is estimated to be complete on or before 5/31/08.
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Pansy
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Pansies are primarily grown as garden flowers, but they are often quite popular in floral centerpieces and
arrangements, as they are a winter hardy plant and can bloom in the winter. These blooms come in a range of
colors including yellow, orange, purple, red and even a very dark purple, close to black, and many have large,
showy face markings. All Pansies have 2 slightly overlapping top petals, two side petals and a single bottom
petal with a small indentation at the bottom.
Reflections, Thoughts
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Peony
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Originally classified in the same family as the Anemone, the Peony now
belongs to its own family, Paeoniaceae. Peonies are often large and very fragrant flowers in a range of colors
from yellow to white to red and most commonly bloom in late spring and early summer. Cultivated in China, Siberia
and Japan over 2,500 years ago, peonies were not introduced into the United States until after 1800. Today, there
are about 35 recognized species, depending on classification, of Peonies in three different varieties: herbaceous,
tree and intersectional. In the language of flowers, Peonies mean Shame and Bashfulness, as it is said that
mischevious nymphs would hide in the petals. The Peony is also the state flower of Indiana.
Shame, Bashfulness
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Petunia
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