Appearance: Features masses of small white or pink blooms on tall stems, with fine, dark green foliage.
Uses: Popular in bouquets, particularly wedding bouquets, and as a "filler" in garden borders. It is also suitable for cottage gardens and cutting gardens.
Symbolism: Represents purity, innocence, and everlasting love.
Care: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is frost-tolerant. Cut stems can last at least seven days in water and dry easily for arrangements.
Other names: Also known as bachelor's button.
Origin: Native to Eurasia.