Local Yokel is the way to go!

Recently we have been getting loads of local Colorado flowers in our shop. Calla lilies, Hybrid Delphinium, Ranunculus, Stargazer Lilies, Asiatic Lilies, Freesia, Snapdragon, Larkspur, Tulips, Dianthus, and Scabiosa, just to name a few! We love getting Colorado flowers because they are so fresh and happy and colorful. We enjoy supporting our local economy and businesses.  We also know we are working with growers who are committed to the Earth's health, just like we are.

It is interesting how the same flower family can look completely different if the varieties are from different parts of the world. For example, the Zantedeschia species (calla lilies) have many different looks. The large Callas we get in Colorado look extremely different than the Callas we get from South America. The flowers from South America are more cup-like and closed, while the ones from Colorado are more relaxed and open. Take a look at the difference yourself!

These photos are the Colorado Calla Lilies. 

These photos are the Calla Lilies from South America

This is a direct comparison of the two varieties. 

The "petals" (the white part of the Calla Lily) are not actually petals. They are part of the plant called a Spathe. The actual flower of a calla lily plant are the tiny nodules are the yellow Spadix, which is the inner yellow part of the flower.