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$100.00

Galax

Botanical Name: Galax urceolata 

Decorative Life: 14+ days.

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Family Roots:
  • Member of the Diapensiaceae (diapensia family).
  • Native to the Southeastern US.
Personality:
  • Single, round or heart-shaped leaves, 4 inches in diameter, occur on short stems.
  • Plant is a herbaceous perennial.
  • Flowers are not fragrant. Plant is mostly used for cut foliage.
Storage Specifics:

36-41F, in water.

Tidbits:
  • From the Greek “gala” (milk), referring to the white flowers.
  • Leaves are reddish green in autumn and winter.
  • The old specific epithet name “aphylla” means without leaves, a seemingly misnomer since the leaves are of commercial value.
  • Often used as background in wreaths, accent in oriental designs.