It doesn’t need to be a holiday to enjoy fireworks. Using a firecracker plant in the landscape lends a celebratory feel of our most special occasions. In the U.S., Fourth of July flowers laud our nation’s birthday and provide blazing appeal throughout the growing season. Whether you choose an Independence Day flower or plant, these wild specimens pack some pow in the garden. About Fourth of July Flowers Many U.S. citizens adorn their gardens with blooms in hues of red, white, and blue to herald the Fourth of July. American flags may be dotted around the landscape, and patriotic bunting and other touches are displayed proudly. Fireworks came to us from the Chinese, who named their explosive shells after flowers. The resulting explosions mirrored the forms of our most lovely blooms. There are Chrysanthemum, Lotus, Peony, Morning Glory, and of course Ground Bloom pyrotechnics. They were called Flowers of Fire […]
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