Meanings of Herbs, Flowers, and Other Plants
Flowers have their own language and talk to us in ways we can understand.
From those that represent themes of love and friendship, to those that symbolize sympathy and care, flowers are suitable for every occasion.
Love U Flowers will introduce you to some flowers that can help you send special messages to your loved ones.
Symbolic Meanings of Herbs, Flowers and Other Plants
Aloe : Healing, protection, affection
Amaryllis : Pride Anemone Forsaken
Angelica : Inspiration
Apple blossom : Preference
Arborvitae : Unchanging friendship
Aster : Symbol of Love, Daintiness
Bachelor’s button : Single blessedness
Basil : Good wishes
Bay : Glory
Begonia : Beware
Bittersweet : Truth
Black-eyed Susan : Justice
Bluebell : Humility, kindness
Candytuft : Indifference
Carnation : Women, Love
– Red carnation :My Heart Aches, admiration
– White carnation : Innocence, pure love, women’s good luck gift
– Pink carnation : I’ll never forget you
– Yellow carnation : Disdain, disappointment, rejection
Chamomile : Patience
Chives : Usefulness
Chrysanthemum : Cheerfulness
Clover, white : Think of me
Coreopsis : Always cheerful
Coriander : Hidden worth
Crocus, spring : Youthful gladness
Cumin : Fidelity
Cyclamen : Resignation and good-bye
Daffodil : Regard
Daisy: A flower symbolic of innocence, purity, and of loyal love.
Dill : Powerful against evil
Edelweiss : Courage, devotion
Fennel : Flattery
Fern : Sincerity, humility; also, magic and bonds of love
Forget-me-not : True love memories
Gardenia : Secret love
Geranium, oak-leaved : True friendship
Gladiolus : Remembrance
Goldenrod : Encouragement, good fortune
Heliotrope : Eternal love
Holly : Hope
Hollyhock : Ambition
Honeysuckle : Bonds of love
Horehound : Health
Hyacinth : Games and sport, playfulness, rashness
– Blue Hyacinth : Constancy of love
– Purple Hyacinth : Sorrow, forgiveness, regret
– Yellow Hyacinth : Jealousy
– White Hyacinth : Loveliness, prayers for someone
Hydrangea : Gratitude for being understood; frigidity and heartlessness
Hyssop : Sacrifice, cleanliness
Iris : A message
Ivy : Friendship, continuity
Jasmine, white : Sweet love
Lady’s-mantle : Comforting
Lavender : Devotion, virtue
Lemon balm : Sympathy
Lilac : Joy of youth
Lily, calla : Beauty
Lily, day : Chinese emblem for mother
Lily-of-the-valley : Sweetness, purity
Lotus Flower : Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth
Magnolia : Love of nature
Marigold : Despair, grief, jealousy
Marjoram : Joy and happiness
Mint : Virtue
Morning glory : Affection
Myrtle : Good luck and love in a marriage
Nasturtium : Patriotism
Oak : Strength
Oregano : Substance
Pansy : Thoughts
Parsley : Festivity
Peony :Bashful, happy life
Pine : Humility
Poppy, red : Consolation
Rhododendron : Danger, flee
Rose : The meaning of a rose can differ depending on the color of the rose
- White: purity, innocence, silence, reverence
- Red: love and desire, I love you
- Pink: grace, happiness, gentleness
- Yellow: joy, friendship, the promise of a new beginning
- Orange: desire and enthusiasm
- Lavender: love at first sight
- Coral: friendship, modesty, sympathy
- Dark crimson : Mourning
Rosemary : Remembrance
Rue : Grace, clear vision
Sage : Wisdom, immortality
Salvia, blue : I think of you
Salvia, red : Forever mine
Savory : Spice, interest
Sorrel : Affection
Southernwood : Constancy, jest
Sunflower : Adoration
Sweet pea : Pleasures
Sweet William : Gallantry
Sweet woodruff : Humility
Tansy : Hostile thoughts
Tarragon : Lasting interest
Thyme : Courage, strength
Tulip, red : Passion, declaration of love
Tulip, yellow : Sunshine in your smile
Valerian : Readiness
Violet : Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, modesty
Wallflower : Faithfulness in adversity
Willow : Sadness
Yarrow : Everlasting love
Zinnia : Thoughts of absent friends
Source :The Old Farmer's Almanac