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Sending flowers for St. Patrick’s Day There are an array of flowers you can send for St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day flowers can come in an array of orange, white, and/or green. See below for our top selections. Sweet Citrus Complete Happiness Winsome Bouquet History of St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated because of religious figure named St. Patrick passed away on March 17th 460 A.D. At age 16, St. Patrick was a prisoner of Irish raiders who were attacking his family’s estate. Although his family was not considered religious, he turned to his faith to help him through his imprisonment and became a devout Christian. According to his writing, St. Patrick, was spoken to by God to escape. He did escape and fled to Britain, where another vision told him to return to Ireland and start converting the Irish to Christianity. In his attempt to convert the Irish he incorporated traditional rituals into his lessons. Patrick used bon

Featured Flower of the Month   Blooming Iris Bouquet Iris (Fleur-de-lis) Iris is grown from bulbs and originates from southern Europe and the Mediterranean. They come from the family Iridaceae, which includes Freesias and Gladioli. Under natural conditions, Irises bloom in the spring, but modern technology has allowed growers to produce them year round for florist and consumers to enjoy. Irises come in a range of color, including blue, purple, yellow and white. Unfortunately, Irises have a short vase life of only three to six days. To extend the life of Irises its best to keep them in a cool location away from drafts and excessive heat. Interesting Facts: Iris root has been used to treat illnesses, used as a fixative in perfume, keeps beer and wine from going stale, and to flavor brandies, soft drinks, and toothpaste. Meaning: Faith March Birth Month Flower: Daffodils March Birth Stone: Aquamarine Important Dates in March: Daylight Savings – March 14th St. Patrick’s Day