Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Bird of Paradise

Love 'em or hate 'em, most people have an opinion on them.  Some find them lovely and exotic.  Others think they're creepy. 

Personally, I think they're exotic, and pretty.  But I find them a royal pain as a part of the landscaping.  They're somewhat aggressive reproducers, and difficult to keep in check.






They do make stunning cut flowers, and last a long time in a vase.  My daughter cut these yesterday, and they'll be around for about a week.
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2 comments:

  1. Alida SharpApril 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I love them... I think they are exotic too! We had a huge one in our backyard when we lived in CA.

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  2. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Having never seen these before I think they are simply gorgeous. However, I know how invasive some plants are so I hear you!

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