A flower frenzy is taking place at the Fifth Street Flower Shop in downtown Springfield. Snipping blue ribbons wrapped around peace lily pots fit snuggly as the stems of tulips, roses and gerbera daisies are assembled with foliage leaves.
There are at least 100 different vases of greenery waiting to be filled with roses and daffodils, but by they'll all be gone soon.
Mother's Day is one of the most important days of the year in the flower industry, only being beaten out in gross income by Valentine's Day. The florist industry has bounced back in recent years, pulling in $7.39 billion in U.S. 2022 sales.
The revenue from the week-long flower dash is expected to bring in anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000 for Springfield's oldest flower shop.
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