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This is our second post on flowers of the month. This month, I'm covering my favorite June blooms. Of course, some of these flowers are available longer than just June. These are just a few of the flowers that I'm seeing this month. Some of these flowers might be hard to find in your area; I've tried my best to note that.

Bearded Iris - Not typically a cut flower, they come in a wide assortment of colors. The ones that I've seen are typically yellow in the center with purple or blue petals(pictured). Unlike the standard iris, the bearded is breathtaking. They are also a vertical, linear flower that looks great on its own or in a container. I have yet to put one in a bridal bouquet because I fear that it will stain. One day though, I can't wait to test this stunning flower. I believe these come in other months so it's not just a June flower. Note: Because it's typically not a cut flower, they might be hard to find. Ask your wholesaler if they have a contact.

Billy Balls - Who doesn't love these cute yellow balls? They are great for boutonnières. Tip: Try spray painting them lime green or bright red. Really cool. Also great for bouquets and centerpieces. A trio of them in a bud vase is also very nice.

Dahlias - These lovely garden flowers come in so many shades, including deep red, plum, cafe au lait (pictured), hot pink and so on. They also come in various shapes and forms. One tip - when processing dahlias, make sure to clean and remove all foliage. These flowers can get pretty smelly. I often put dahlias in oasis, but to be honest they really should go directly into water. And of course, in heat they fall apart. They should bloom throughout the summer. I found the deep burgundy through early fall. Not my favorite flower in bridal bouquets, though we do use them quite often because the stems are either too hollow and thick or too thin and weak. It's funny how these flowers can have stems that are too thick and too thin. Why is that?

Garden Roses - With the warming weather, we are starting to see an abundance of garden roses. What's not to love about these graceful blooms. The stems aren't that long and can be very thorny. Also, they are hard to find. Because many are grown locally, the price is high. My favorites are the “David Austen” (pictured).

Hydrangea - With the departure of viburnum, I often switch over to hydrangeas which are locally grown. I'm loving the pale lavender with soft green and the deeper azure(pictured) - so beautiful! And of course the deep hot pinks are pretty. I can't lie -these are one of my favorite flowers. They are so fluffy and round. A few in a vase makes my day. Caution, these big blooms are heat sensitive. I don't like using them in bouquets during sunny weather. They will “poop” out.

Foxglove - A tall linear flower which is great for large arrangements. They come in purple, light pink, yellow, and white and about 4 to 6 ft high. Not quite popular yet, but quite grand and stately. Ask your wholesaler if they can get these for you.

Nigella - Comes mainly in shades of blue (pictured) and white. When they open they are so charming with their thin threadlike texture and paper thin star shape bloom. This is one of the few blue flowers that I adore especially since it is a lovely French blue. Not the best in oasis, and because they are very dainty, they can get lost next to other flowers. I think the combination of Nigella with honeysuckle, white peonies, grape muscari and white sweet peas is amazing.

Scabiosa - These lovely, paper thin flowers come mainly in white and lavender-blue. My favorite ones are the raspberry hued blooms. Sometimes, I buy them so that I can use their brown center buds. Fragile and delicate but full of textures. The baby blues and ultra violets (pictured) come in from June through the end of summer. Another one of those great flowers that seems to be gaining in popularity.

Snowdrops Ornithogalum - White summer snowdrops (pictured) are finally here. These bell shaped flowers are often confused with lilies of the valley or amaryllis. Hard to find but they are so darling. Delicate! Ornithogalum comes in many different types including the more common Stars of Bethlehem which comes almost year round. They come mainly in white and orange. They are a spiky green flower when cut tight. Eventually they will blooms with flowers appearing in a star shape. The Stars of Bethlehem are one of the most affordable and long lasting flower. Snowdrops are harder to find and thus to me, more unique.

Which June flower do you love?