Author name: Louise Hughes

I'm Louise Hughes and I run the flower blog flowersfornow.com. I've been interested in flowers since I was a little girl and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I started the blog as a way to share my love of flowers with the world, and I hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of flowers as well.

Where does lily live?

Water lily, ( family Nymphaeaceae), family of 58 species in 3 genera of freshwater flowering plants (order Nymphaeales ), native to the temperate and tropical parts of the world. Water lilies provide food for fish and wildlife but sometimes cause drainage problems because of their rapid growth. Characters: Lily Owens is the protagonist of the …

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Why lilies for easter?

The Easter lily is a relatively new tradition – first brought to the United States in 1882 from Bermuda. The large, pure-white blossoms remind Christians of the pure, new life that comes through the Resurrection of Jesus. How do you care for Easter lilies? Water your lilies only as needed. Asiatic lilies, Trumpets, and Orienpets …

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Where does lily ebert live?

Ebert was 20 years old when the Nazis invaded Hungary in March 1944. In July 1944, when she was along with her mother, younger brother, and three sisters deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau. What happened to Ebert’s mother and sisters? Ebert’s mother Nina, younger brother Bela, and younger sister Berta were immediately sent to the gas chambers, …

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Are lilies flowers?

Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world . Most species are native to the northern hemisphere and their range is temperate climates and extends into the subtropics. Lilies are grown in woodland settings, gardens, borders, containers, and pots. The plants have stiff stems …

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