What’s in Bloom at Milke Way Farms
We plant our flowers seasonally, so availability changes throughout the year. These are common flowers in our bouquets. Our commitment to sustainability, however, doesn’t change – so all of our organic flowers are pesticide-free, making them great for the bees, and beautiful to behold.
Larkspur
True blue is a rare hue on the flower world's color palette and the Larkspur's slender, airy allure is a delight to behold in our custom bouquets in Lillington, NC. Known to represent levity and light, they also add an especially positive element to any fresh cut...
Snapdragons
The scientific name for this fun flower means “like a snout” because of its resemblance of a dragon's mouth. Grown since the 1700s, the Snapdragon has come to symbolize strength, grace and, a favorite ingredient in a witch's brew, a little deviousness too! Snap a...
Lillies
The meaning for lilies in traditional flower language ranges as far as their colors, but most often these beautiful blooms represent purity and fertility. The name comes from the Old English lilie, and before that, from Latin lilium and from Greek leirion....
Sunflowers
Symbolizing pure thought, adoration and dedicated love, nothing says summertime and sunshine like a mesmerizing sunflower bunch, and nothing adorns a fresh cut floral arrangement like a their truly enchanting display of sunshine! Our lilies and sunflower bouquets are...
What Else We Grow
These farm fresh flowers may not be in season, but we love talking about the blooms that bring us so much joy! Stay tuned for these beauties to become available throughout the year.
Daffodils
It's no surprise that daffodil flowers are the heralds of spring, with their bright & sunny trumpet shape. Our sustainably grown daffodil bouquets are the perfect spring surprise, available as part of our sized bouquets and more.
Tulips
Nothing says spring quite like tulips. Their vibrant colors and light sent remind us that flower fanatic season is upon us! Rooted in the Persian word for “turban” and resembling one, it is said the early Turks decorated their turbans with this vibrant spring bloom. A...
Anemone
From the Greek word for “windflower”, the Anemone is a wispy little wildflower native across Europe, North America and Japan in a vibrant harvest that's come to symbolize anticipation. True to its name, the dainty bloom folds up at night and reopens in the morning...
Ranunculus
Commonly called a buttercup, the word ranunculus is Latin for “little frog” - probably because historically, these lovely lollipop blooms grew bountifully near water. Used extensively as fillers in wedding bouquets and corsages, their flower meaning and sentiment is...
Cosmos
Often chosen to symbolize harmony, peace, wholeness, this bright bloom is a perfect addition to any of our fresh cut bouquets. With a delicate fragrance and array of colors, this flower is a favorite for our florist in Lillington, NC. Originally native to Mexico, but...
Marigold
'Ruffle' is the word that best describes this lively little blossom that, from the 1500s, has framed cultural events and religious ceremonies around the globe. Steadfast today for it cheery attributes, every event table needs a fresh flower arrangement with a little...
Dahlia
Grace, kindness and commitment are Dahlia's traditional meaning. In 1615, the conquistadors recorded finding and eating the 'tubers' for medicinal purposes. The national flower of Mexico as well as the official flower of both Seattle and San Francisco. Related to...
Basil
You know basil from your kitchen, but basil in a flower arrangement? Its meaning in the language of flowers has changed over the years - originally with negative connotations - to one of love and good wishes. This fragrant bloom can have beautiful bunches of deep...
Celosia
From the Greek, kelos meaning burned, the inevitably vibrant Celosia flower symbolizes immortality, warmth, affection, humor and friendship. Historically used for medicinal purposes, the Celosia is an edible plant that tastes much like spinach although today it is...
Gladiolus
In ancient times the gladiolus was called xiphium from the Greek word xiphos, both of which mean sword, so it's no wonder the glad is sometimes called the "sword lily". Gladiolus makes for a beautiful addition to your flower arrangement, with its delicate range of...
Zinnias
Sister to the sunflower and daisy and the symbol for endurance, Zinnia endures our long hot, humid North Carolina summers at Lillington's Milke Way Farms as we celebrate Zinnia's ultimate message of goodness, remembrance and lasting friendship. These colorful blooms...