For anyone buying stargazer lilies for Moms day, be careful of the Stamens, they will stain just about anything. Lilies have large, pollen-filled stamens that protrude quite obviously from the center of the flower. The pollen is a bright orange-yellow and adds to the attractiveness of the flowers. The pollen brushes off the stamen very easily and will adhere to any surface. It leaves a yellow stain that is nearly impossible to remove and gets worse if you add water and try to wipe it off. Stain removers will only lift the stain a little and fade it and bleach is harsh on clothing and works best on white items. Be careful when handling lilies, but there are steps you can take to remove the stains. Read more: ehow/how_7658275_lily-stamen-stain-removal.html#ixzz31900qd6R
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 17:01:27 +0000
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