The Law of Sefichin in Flowers
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Question
Is there a prohibition of sefichin in flowers?
Answer
Ornamental flowers that have a fragrance are subject to the prohibition of sefichin. Ornamental flowers without fragrance are not subject to the prohibition of sefichin according to the law, as they do not have the sanctity of the Sabbatical year, but there is room to be stringent and consider them as having the prohibition of sefichin even without the sanctity of the Sabbatical year. Additionally, there is a discussion regarding the laws of shomur and ne'evad, but in practice, one can be lenient in this matter. However, it may involve the prohibition of assisting transgressors.
Source
Jerusalem Talmud (Shevi'it, Chapter 7, Halacha 1); Chazon Ish (Chapter 14, Section 9); Azmera Leshimcha (Shemita, Issue 5).