Saturday, March 17, 2012

The Flower of March-Daffodils


Daffodils are attractive trumpet-shaped perennial flowers that bloom from bulbs during the spring. They are considered to be on of the most popular, colorful vigorous flowers of spring. In fact, the daffodil flowers are the first sign of spring. In the language of flowers they simbolize spring, rebirth, new beginnings, and friendship. The daffodil flower is used as the march birth month flower and the 10th wedding anniversary flower. There are 50 species in its family, and around 13000 hybrid varieties. Daffodil flowers are native to the mediterranean region in europe, but have been cultivated all over the world. Daffodils have one flower per stem. The daffodil flower has a trumpet-shaped corona surrounded by a ring of petals. The basic color is yellow, but daffodils also may come in many colors. Many daffodil flowers are fragrant. Daffodils are easy to grow. Daffodils are excellent for the shrub border, perennial beds and among ground covers.

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