94-year-old wants poinsettia back Save to Read Later
As of Dec. 8, Prairie Mountain Health declared that poinsettias a staple of Christmas for many were no longer allowed in their facilities. Irene Armitage, 94, misses her poinsettia and is pushing to get her plant back in her residence and continue her close to five-decade-long tradition. (File)
Irene Armitage misses her poinsettia.
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Irene Armitage misses her poinsettia.
The 94-year-old Hamiota woman has taken care of this popular holiday plant every year for at least five decades, but this month brought an abrupt end to the tradition.
As of Dec. 8, Prairie Mountain Health declared the plants a staple of Christmas for many were no longer allowed in their facilities.