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
| Amaranth – Immortality, everlasting love | Ambrosia – Love Returned |
| Angelica – Herb of the Angels | Apple Blossom – Preference |
| Artemisia – 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 |
