Stems can extend up to 24 inches -- but are usually shorter -- and end in a small blue and purple bloom. San Diego adopted the last official flower, the carnation, on April 28, 1964, through a ...

Native to Asia, Europe, and North America, chives have hollow stems and dense, purple flower heads. The long, soft stems are ...

Created by Florigene Pty Ltd ,the genetic modification created violet, mauve and purple carnations. Based in Melbourne, Florigene works entirely on creating genetically modified flowers.