Farmer’s Almanac Symbolic Meanings of Herbs, Flowers and Other Plants | |
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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 | Innocence, hope |
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, red | Love, I love you. |
Rose, dark crimson | Mourning |
Rose, pink | Happiness |
Rose, white | Purity, heavenly, I’m worthy of you |
Rose, yellow | Jealousy, decrease of love |
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 |
A more complete table can be found here.
Happy, Happy birthday diveca! Wishing you so, so much joy and life! All of these bouquets are gorgeous! They each speak of different sides of diveca and I would be hard pressed to choose which best depicts you. If I were to send you a bouquet I would definately choose a composition of flowers and Celosia would likely be the central flower, I would include some rose geranium greenery (and to add scent) some dark burgandy calle lillies and something light, perhaps white roses or… I am not a florist but my well wishes are better than my flower arrangements! Much love to you, you are a most loyal, intelligent, empathetic and creative soul. xo
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Thank you for the lovely virtual bouquet! And what would you like in your bouquet? I suspect your flower speak will be much more elegant than mine!
The roses were from a friend who is a TV and Broadway set designer, she organized their layout when she brought them. Made me laugh, design control issues. The multiple flower bouquet was from a close male friend who was upset he couldn’t get sunflowers for me and the bodega was the next best thing. The cockscomb was a favorite of mine – a friend bought them for me, with me, at the Farmer’s Market. I think my choice was killing her ~ All three are absolutely lovely and treasured. Looking at them just got me thinking about flowers and how personal they can be. XO
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Any flowers make me happy! Such a joy to have in the home. I do love irises but they don’t last very well. I know an amazing florist who inspires me: https://imperialroseflowers.co.nz/
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M. always gets me Irises in the Spring – they are my favorite, too. I love the rust-colored ones in gardens. And yellow ones, if you can find them cut. Looking at the website, now.
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I would give you the last bouquet, because it has the most beautiful blend of colors and textures… Shapes. Reminds me of your love of fashion
For me, I love wildflowers and peonies
❤️ 💐 🌸 🌺 🌹
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I love this post. No matter what they’re supposed to mean, when I get flowers for someone, I usually can’t resist buying the pink roses. 😀
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Then you are in the “my purchase makes me feel good” category and that’s not a bad place to be! Keep it simple and happy.
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🙂 Absolutely right. 🙂
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I will take any flowers offered!
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