Lisianthus roots lay in the Americas with several variations of the plant growing wild. Most notably a variety with the common name Texas Bluebell found growing naturally in the vast prairies of Texas. The species we grow is named Grandiflorum and it has been bred as a stand out cut flower. The name comes from Latin, Lysis meaning “dissolution” and Anthos meaning “flower.” Some citing its history as a prairie flower see it as a token of old-fashioned values and sensibility. Others looking at its Greek name suggest that lisianthus symbolizes an outgoing and divisive nature.
Lizzy is winning the hearts and minds of designers and consumers alike because it is extremely versatile. It’s origins as a prairie flower make lisianthus ideal for “country style” arrangements, with a strong American grown feel. The many blooms can lend an unmanicured feel to any bouquet that naturally twangs.
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