Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia   Penny's by Plaza Flowers is a family-owned local florist. Our mission is to treat customers like family! While national order gatherers spend big money to dominate a market, we continue to succeed by giving our customers the personalized attention they deserve. Three generations of experience have taught us to focus on one goal. . . exceeding customer expectations. This means that the effort to improve upon quality and service never ends. Poinsettia Plants Did you know that December 12th is Poinsettia Day? This beautiful plant has been displayed in homes and businesses for generations and is recognized as the traditional Christmas plant.  An American botanist, physician and Minister to Mexico by the name of Joel Roberts Poinsett sent cuttings of the plant he had discovered in Southern Mexico to his home in Charleston, South Carolina. Botanically, the plant is known as Euphorbia Pulchritude and the common name is Poinsettia.  Mr. Poinsett died on December 12th in 1851 at the age of 72. December 12th is now known as Poinsettia day in his honor. Poinsettias are the best selling potted plants in the U.S. and Canada. It is estimated the each year the sale of Poinsettias accountant for approximately $250,000,000. In July of [...]