Lily Varieties

Peruvian Lilies

The formal name for Peruvian Lilies is Alstroemeria.  While these flowers look delicate, they are great for cut flowers. Features: 1) Peruvian Lilies come in quite a few color options such as red, pink, yellow, orange, purple and white. 2) They enjoy consistent moisture. 3) While Peruvian Lilies are annuals in Pittsburgh, they are perennials […]

Poinsettia Varieties

Poinsettias

While you might only find them at the local plant store around the holidays in November and December, poinsettias are not just indoor flowers. Features: 1) Poinsettias come in beautiful shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and white. 2) These flowers prefer indoor temperatures close to 70°F.  This works out at my house because my […]

Lily Varieties

Peace Lilies

Did you know that Peace Lilies are technically not lilies?  They are popular indoor plants for the home or the office and are very low maintenance. Best Features: 1) Peace lilies have beautiful dark green leaves and white flowers. 2) Since they don’t like too much light, part sun is bests.  If you notice that […]