Flowers 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

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
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