Daisy Floral Designs for April Birthdays

While most of the country is just starting to dig out from the last of the winter storms, here in California beautiful weather is a way of life. That being said, we do share one important aspect of springtime with people across the nation – the return of beautiful, bright flowers!  The official ambassador of April is the daisy – a flowering plant which symbolizes the innocence and childlike wonder of the spring season. There are over 23,000 species in the daisy family, with the most recognizable relative of the daisy being the sunflower. They are members of the Asteraceae family, so named because of the star-like shape of the ray petals. Other branches on the family tree include such popular flowers as dahlias, marigolds, and chrysanthemums; as well as strange cousins like lettuce, chamomile, and even artichoke! Read More about Daisy Floral Designs for April Birthdays »