Many individuals love the appearance and fragrance of spring flowers, but allergies prevent them from truly enjoying them. However, you are certainly not sentenced to life without the possibility of flowers. There are some flowers that are less problematic than others and by educating yourself and making the right choices, you can enjoy a floral arrangement or a day in your garden without needing an epipen. Depending on the severity of your allergies, you may be able to tolerate any number of different blooms. You may have to experiment a bit to determine which types of flowers are more or less likely to trigger a reaction. Orchids are an excellent choice for allergy sufferers. They are relatively free of pollen and the pollen they do produce is large enough to make it difficult to breathe in. Someone who is not allergic can even remove the stamen (where the pollen is located) before bringing them into the house. Orchids have been known to occasionally cause a mild skin rash when handled by those who are allergic to them, so take care to only handle the flowers while wearing gloves. Roses are another excellent choice for allergy sufferers. Like the orchid, the pollen that is produced by roses is large and therefore not as easy to breathe in. Roses are also structured so that the pollen is covered by layers upon layers of petals and therefore you are not as easily exposed to it. Allergy sufferers probably want to automatically avoid high pollen producers like lilies, mums and flowers that come from trees like cherry blossoms. However, there are several hybrid blooms that have been bred specifically with those who suffer from allergies in mind. These flowers are bred to have a double blossom and a lower pollen level than their high pollen relatives. These flowers may ultimately be an even better choice than the low pollen flowers previously listed. Hypoallergenic sunflower seeds can grow to be between 5 and 6 feet tall and are completely free of pollen. They come in a variety of colors including a dark red, red and yellow double bloom, mahogany and yellow, and apricot. Other low pollen flowers include the columbine, crocus, daffodil, iris, petunia, snapdragon, tulip, begonia, pansy, geranium and zinnia. These flowers have a low pollen count and are easy for allergy sufferers to work with and admire. Resources: Eric Chen. Flowers and Allergies – Do They Mix? February 5, 2009. Jonathan L. Gelfand, MD. WebMD — Worst and Best Flowers for People With Allergies. March 7, 2010. Tom Ogren. Allergy Free Gardening. Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society