Flower names and their meanings
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.
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Amaranth – Immortality, everlasting love |
Ambrosia – Love Returned |
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Angelica – Herb of the Angels |
Apple Blossom – Preference |
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Artemisias – Everlasting |
Basil – Good Wishes |
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Bay Laurel – Victory |
Borage – Courage |
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Boxwood – Endurance |
Broom – Neatness |
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Burnet – For a Merry Heart |
Chamomile – Energy in Adversity |
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Caraway – Retention |
Cedar – Strength |
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Celandine – Victory |
Chrysanthemum – Cheerfulness |
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Clover (4-leaf) – Good Luck |
Clover (Red) – Industry |
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Clover (White ) – Promise |
Cloves – Dignity |
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Coriander – Hidden Worth |
Corn – Riches |
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Crocus (Spring) – Youthful Gladness |
Crocus (Fall) – Riches |
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Cumin - Engagement |
Daffodil – Regard |
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Daisy – Innocence, Hope |
Dill – Powerful against Witchcraft |
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Dock – Patience |
Edelweiss – Courage and Devotion |
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Fennel – Strength |
Fern – Fascination |
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Flax – Domestic Industry |
Forget-Me-Not – Forget-me-not |
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Geranium (Rose scented) – Preference |
Hawthorn – Hope, Charm against Witchcraft |
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Heliotrope – Eternal love & devotion |
Holly – Foresight |
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Honesty – Money in your pocket |
Honeysuckle – Generous & Devoted Affection |
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Hyacinth – Fertility |
Hyssop – Cleanliness |
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Iris – A Message |
Ivy – Fidelity |
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Jasmine (White) – Sweet Love |
Jasmine (Yellow) – Passionate Love |
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Johnny Jump Up – Heart’s Ease |
Juniper - Protection |
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Lavender – Luck |
Lemon – Zest |
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Lemon Balm – Comfort |
Lemon Verbena – Unity |
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Lilac – Joy of Youth |
Lily-of-the Valley – Sweetness |
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Linden – Conjugal Love |
Marjoram – Joy & Happiness |
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Meadowsweet – Wedding herb for strewing |
Mint – Virtue |
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Mugwort – Traveler’s Joy |
Mustard Seed – Faith |
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Myrtle – True Love |
Nasturtium – Patriotism |
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Nigella – Love-in-the-Mist |
Orange Blossom – Young Purity |
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Oregano – Joy of the Mountain |
Pansy – Thoughts |
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Parsley – Festivity |
Peppermint – Warm Feelings |
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Pinks – Always Love |
Queen Anne’s Lace – Queen of the Meadow |
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Rose (White – Youth, Beauty, Charm & Innocence |
Rose (Red) – Desire, Love |
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Rosemary – Remembrance |
Rue – Protection from Evil |
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Sage – Domestic Virtue, Health |
Southernwood – Jest, Fun |
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Strawflowers – Forever yours |
Sweet Alyssum – Worth Beyond Beauty |
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Thyme – Emblem of Courage |
Tulip (Red) - Declaration of Love |
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Valerian – Accommodation |
Vervain – Enchantment |
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Violet – Faithfulness |
Wheat – Modesty, Prosperity |
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Willow – Freedom |
Zinnia – Missed in Absence |
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Yarrow – Everlasting Love |
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