Flower names and their meanings

There is a language, little known, Lovers claim it as their own. Its symbols smile upon the land, Wrought by Nature's wondrous hand; And in their silent beauty speak, Of life and joy, to those who seek For Love Divine and sunny hours In the language of the flowers. J.S.H. "The Language of Flowers", London, 1875

Ever considered a theme garden?  Check out these flower names and their meanings and imagine planting a whole bed to represent something or someone special.

 

Amaranth – Immortality, everlasting love

Ambrosia – Love Returned

Angelica – Herb of the Angels

Apple Blossom – Preference

Artemisias – Everlasting

Basil – Good Wishes

Bay Laurel – Victory

Borage – Courage

Boxwood – Endurance

Broom – Neatness

Burnet – For a Merry Heart

Chamomile – Energy in Adversity

Caraway – Retention

Cedar – Strength

Celandine – Victory

Chrysanthemum – Cheerfulness

Clover (4-leaf) – Good Luck

Clover (Red) – Industry

Clover (White ) – Promise

Cloves – Dignity

Coriander – Hidden Worth

Corn – Riches

Crocus (Spring) – Youthful Gladness

Crocus (Fall) – Riches

Cumin - Engagement

Daffodil – Regard

Daisy – Innocence, Hope

Dill – Powerful against Witchcraft

Dock – Patience

Edelweiss – Courage and Devotion

Fennel – Strength

Fern – Fascination

Flax – Domestic Industry

Forget-Me-Not – Forget-me-not

Geranium (Rose scented) – Preference

Hawthorn – Hope, Charm against Witchcraft

Heliotrope – Eternal love & devotion

Holly – Foresight

Honesty – Money in your pocket

Honeysuckle – Generous & Devoted Affection

Hyacinth – Fertility

Hyssop – Cleanliness

Iris – A Message

Ivy – Fidelity

Jasmine (White) – Sweet Love

Jasmine (Yellow) – Passionate Love

Johnny Jump Up – Heart’s Ease

Juniper -  Protection

Lavender – Luck

Lemon – Zest

Lemon Balm – Comfort

Lemon Verbena – Unity

Lilac – Joy of Youth

Lily-of-the Valley – Sweetness

Linden – Conjugal Love

Marjoram – Joy & Happiness

Meadowsweet – Wedding herb for strewing

Mint – Virtue

Mugwort – Traveler’s Joy

Mustard Seed – Faith

Myrtle – True Love

Nasturtium – Patriotism

Nigella – Love-in-the-Mist

Orange Blossom – Young Purity

Oregano – Joy of the Mountain

Pansy – Thoughts

Parsley – Festivity

Peppermint – Warm Feelings

Pinks – Always Love

Queen Anne’s Lace – Queen of the Meadow

Rose (White – Youth, Beauty, Charm & Innocence

Rose (Red) – Desire, Love

Rosemary – Remembrance

Rue – Protection from Evil

Sage – Domestic Virtue, Health

Southernwood – Jest, Fun

Strawflowers – Forever yours

Sweet Alyssum – Worth Beyond Beauty

Thyme – Emblem of Courage

Tulip (Red) - Declaration of Love

Valerian – Accommodation

Vervain – Enchantment

Violet – Faithfulness

Wheat – Modesty, Prosperity

Willow – Freedom

Zinnia – Missed in Absence

Yarrow – Everlasting Love

 

 

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