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Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

chumbling — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:17:43 -0000

Peonies because they are not the typical flower, but they are amazingly beautiful and full of life just like me!

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Cobby — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:28:39 -0000

Passion Vines. They are hearty, grow abundantly when planted in the right spot, bloom profusely, nourish other creatures, the blooms are intricate follies that are made up of lots of simple and straightforward components that make a thing of extreme beauty when combined.

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Danette — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:24:00 -0000

here I am!

One of my top top favourites is the charlie brown cymbdium orchid. Sexy, resilient, long lasting and fresh. The rich caramel colours and deep burgundy throats are so delicious. Generous blooms, they seem masculine and feminine at the same time.

I'm also a huge sucker for peonies. I love the really dark wine coloured ones. And even though it's messy, they are spectacular when they shatter!

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Danette — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:17:50 -0000

That is the perfect description of ranunculus Elena! My favourite colour of them is yellow, with orange a close second. Such darlings. I almost want to pop them in my mouth.

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Frida — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:56:28 -0000

I love the look of giant magnolia flowers on a bare tree. Also wild chicory, it is the most gorgeous periwinkle colour.

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Crow Talk — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:28:01 -0000

where's Danette!?!? she's the queen bee of flowers!

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Crow Talk — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:25:09 -0000

mine is a peony. nuff said.

Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

Kristin_The_Goat — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:05:00 -0000

My favorite flower is the Black-Eyed Susan. I love how they come back year after year and they spread more and more. I planted some in a field in my backyard once and within a few years my late summers will filled with a field of fun!

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weezie — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:20:36 -0000

I know Calyx & Corrola offers such. I also think Smith & Hawken have it. Neiman-Marcus offered it the year my Mom gave it to me, but I haven't seen it there recently. You should be able to find it in most of the floral/gardening catalogues. It's a wonderful gift.

Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

marn — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:03:39 -0000

DItto! I cannot STAND red roses, or those ugly flowers that are all made up (especially carnations - uggg)!

Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

rock girl — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:51:10 -0000

I used to love peonies, and huge roses with lots of pointy petals and a strong scent and huge thorns - but I've changed over the years. Now I love things that have a wildness to them, that can withstand some rain and wind.

I actually love snapdragons - they belong on a mountaintop or in a nice garden. Equal parts wild and civilized. And you can buy them at the grocery store - very practical.

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Kaiulani — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:36:02 -0000

Tulips! Simple, but beautiful. Fits my Style Statement to a tee!

Simple Treasure.

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Alison — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:48:06 -0000

I admire your taste, water lilies and lotus blossoms are just beautiful! And your description is really very strong and heartfelt.

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Alison — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:45:40 -0000

Blossoms and ballet.... I could float away, pure happiness!

Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

Alison — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:44:44 -0000

I found a page that mentions them both! Just for a bit of fun...

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/favorite-flowe...

Violet: Sensitive, private, and complex, this type may take a little time to get to know, but she is definitely worth it! Her style tends to be understated but tastefully and quietly elegant. Choose subtle colors and soft fabrics that feel good against your skin. Image: A secret garden at sunset; at the foot of the mossy brick wall, small flowers bloom.

Iris: Meditative and with a deep sense of spirituality, this type often prefers simple, cool-colored clothes that move well, and that impart a sense of ease and serenity. Image: A still pool reflects the misty dawn light; a heron stands quietly nearby.

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Ava — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:44:27 -0000

I love snapdragons, because they remind me of my maternal grandmother, but...for me, it's water lilies and lotus blossoms. They're tranquil, unusual, inspiring. They can not only survive but thrive even in the blackwater swamp, in conditions most things can't deal with, and they do so beautifully, finding the perfect balance between water, earth, and sunlight.

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Alison — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:42:58 -0000

I like roses (particularly in bunches), irises (the stems are so elegant, and the flower is lovely) and flowers on jewelery and in art (I have the prettiest crystal cherry blossom ring..). I love the use of flowers in Japanese culture, always in association with their own seasons. Blossoms are a favourite: the lovely dark branches, few leaves and glowing flower, like carved light..

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laurie_matthews — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:32:22 -0000

I love daisies for weddings and peonies in a vase next to my bed and sunflowers when they're growing in Italy and sweet peas 'cause they remind me of my great-grandmother.

Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

leahlillith — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:24:27 -0000

i have two - the Iris and the violet. i find the iris incredibly regal and mysterious, and the violet charms me with it's simplcity., plus they're both purple.:)

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MelissaM — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:04:37 -0000

Miniature bouquets of wildflowers, but especially forget-me-nots. Sunflowers also make me very happy, which isn't surprising since my style statement is Cultivated Light.

Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

Elvira Ryder — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:54:26 -0000

Peonies!!

They are soooo ripe and voluptuous ... totally decadent! If flowers danced, peonies would tango.

Elvira

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Kim — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:50:04 -0000

love the plumeria's in Hawaii. The scent is exquisite and the shape is soft, feminine, curvy. The pink or the white, heart or purity is what comes to mind. Wearing a plumeria in my hair somehow adds sexiness and elegance to my being.

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alligator_kate — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:46:27 -0000

This is an impossible question for an herbalist. I have so many favorite, beloved flowers. I love yarrow flowers for their strength and cooling during the hottest months, violets for the promise of spring, peonies for their intoxicating scent, luscious ephemeral beauty, and the magical way they entice an ant to lick their blooms open by a little irresistible nectar, wild brambly sea roses for their unbridled passion and cheery hips in the fall... apple blossoms, lilac, peach blossoms, musky hawthorn, mugwort... I'm becoming intoxicated just thinking about all of them!

This question

Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

stella — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:29:32 -0000

So many to choose from...right now it is anything tropical and fragrant. Translation: can be found growing wild in Hawaii and Mexico.

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LisaKTP — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:31:01 -0000

Lilacs. They are so incredibly aromatic! Unfortuately they are dreadfully ephemeral. They remind of my childhood and, now, they are reminder that summer will be on the arrival. I also adore black-eyed Susans. I love their cheery simplicity and homespun look.