378 flower shops across 136 cities and towns
Mississippi's state flower is the magnolia, and the state is nicknamed for it. The magnolia blossom is spectacular but a poor cut flower, it bruises at a touch and browns within hours, which is why you will rarely see one in an arrangement.
Mississippi's long warm season supports local growing from early spring into late autumn, and the state's florists carry a strong sympathy and church trade with well-established local conventions. Summer heat is the practical constraint: vase life drops noticeably from June to September, and arrangements need to go straight into air conditioning.
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