| Flower
|
Meaning
|
| Acacia
|
rose or white |
Secret Love
|
| yellow |
Elegance
|
| Abatina [1] |
Fickleness[2]
|
| Acanthus |
Art, Immortality, Rebirth
|
| Agrimonia |
Thankfulness, gratitude
|
| Alcea rosea |
Please remember me, epiphany, remembrance, nostalgia
|
| Allium |
Patience, good fortune, prosperity, unity
|
| Aloe |
Grief
|
| Almond |
Promise
|
| Alyssum maritimum |
Immortal love
|
| Amaranth (Globe) |
Immortal love, unchangeable[2]
|
| Amaranth |
Immortality[3]
|
| Amaryllis |
Love, beauty, and determination; Amaryllis can also represent hope and achievement.[4]
|
| Ambrosia |
Love is reciprocated
|
| American Cowslip |
You are my divinity[2]
|
| Anemone |
Forsaken, sickness, anticipation, undying love, eternal peace
|
| Angrec |
Royalty
|
| Anthurium |
Hospitality, happiness, abundance
|
| Apple blossom |
Preference
|
| Arborvitae |
Everlasting friendship
|
| Arbutus |
You are the only one I love
|
| Arum |
Faith, purity
|
| Aspen |
Excess of sensibility, fear, lamentation
|
| Asphodel |
Death, the underworld
|
| Aster |
Symbol of love, daintiness, talisman of love, trusting
|
| Astragalus |
Your presence softens my pain[2]
|
| Azalea |
Take care, temperance, fragile, gratitude, passion, Chinese symbols of womanhood
|
| Baby's breath |
Innocence, purity of heart
|
| Bachelor's button / Cornflower |
Happy or blessed celibacy, good luck, wealth
|
| Balm |
Sympathy
|
| Balsam |
Ardent love
|
| Balsamine |
Impatience
|
| Basil |
Success
|
| Bay wreath |
Glory
|
| Begonia |
Beware, a fanciful nature
|
| Bellflower |
Unwavering love
|
| Bells of Ireland |
Luck
|
| Bird's-foot trefoil |
Revenge
|
| Bird of paradise flower |
Liberty, magnificence, good perspective, joyfulness, faithfulness (when given by a man to a woman)
|
| Black-eyed Susan |
Justice
|
| Blackthorn |
Fate, protection, hope against adversity, good fortune
|
| Bluebell |
Loyalty, constancy, humility & gratitude
|
| Box |
Constancy
|
| Borage |
Courage
|
| Bouvardia |
Enthusiasm
|
| Brugmansia |
Vivacity, vibrancy, health, danger
|
| Broom |
Humility
|
| Bulrush |
Docility
|
| Bumblebee Orchid |
Industry
|
| Buttercup |
Riches
|
| Cabbage |
Profit
|
| Calla Lily |
Magnificence and beauty
|
| Camellia |
Unpretending excellence
|
| Campanula |
Gratitude
|
| Canterbury Bells |
Gratitude
|
| Carnation
|
general |
Fascination; distinction; love
|
| red |
Deep romantic love, passion
|
| green |
Secret symbol of the followers of Oscar Wilde, love between two men
|
| white |
Sweet and lovely, innocence, pure love, faithfulness
|
| pink |
A woman's love, a mother's love, I'll never forget you
|
| yellow |
Rejection, disdain, disappointment
|
| purple |
Capriciousness, whimsical, changeable, unreliability
|
| mauve |
Dreams of fantasy
|
| striped |
Refusal
|
| solid color |
Yes, affirmative
|
| Celandine |
Joys to come
|
| Chamomile |
Energy in adversity
|
| Cherry blossom
|
A good education
|
| Transience of life, Mono no aware, Wabi-sabi, gentleness, kindness (in Japan)
|
| Feminine beauty (in China)
|
| Chestnut |
Do me justice, Chastity
|
| China aster |
Love of variety, fidelity
|
| Chrysanthemum
|
| general |
fidelity, optimism, joy and long life
|
| red |
Love
|
| yellow |
Slighted love
|
| white |
Truth, loyal love
|
| Cinquefoil |
Beloved daughter
|
| Clovenlip Toadflax |
Please notice my love/feelings for you
|
| Clove |
Undying love
|
| Clover
|
red |
Industry
|
| white |
I promise
|
| Coltsfoot |
Justice shall be done[2]
|
| Columbine |
The emblem of deceived lovers, ingratitude, faithlessness
|
| Coreopsis |
Always cheerful, love at first sight[2]
|
| Coriander |
Lust
|
| Cowslip |
Winning grace
|
| Creeping Willow |
Love forsaken
|
| Cranberry |
Cure for heartache[2]
|
| Crocus |
Youthful joy, love, abuse not, Lupercalia
|
| Cypress |
Death, mourning, despair, sorrow.
|
| Daffodil |
Uncertainty, chivalry, respect or unrequited love, return my affection; new beginnings
|
| Dahlia |
Elegance and dignity
|
| Black Dahlia |
Betrayal and dishonesty
|
| Daisy
|
general |
Innocence, loyal love, purity, faith, cheer, simplicity; or, dissembling as in Shakespeare's Hamlet
|
| red |
Beauty unknown to possessor
|
| orange |
Joy and sunshine
|
| yellow |
Happiness and joy
|
| blue |
Long-term loyalty and trust
|
| purple |
Thoughtfulness
|
| Dandelion |
Overcoming hardship
|
| Delphinium |
Levity, fun, generosity, ardent attachment, joy
|
| Dill |
Passion
|
| Diphylleia |
I will show my true self to you, clarity, honesty
|
| Edelweiss |
Devotion, courage
|
| Eyebright |
Joy, mental clarity, psychic powers[5]
|
| Elderflower |
Compassion
|
| Fennel |
Strength; cuckoldry, as in Shakespeare's Hamlet,[6]
|
| Fern |
Magic, enchantment, confidence, sincerity & shelter
|
| Forget-me-not |
True love, don't forget me
|
| Foxglove |
Insecurity[7]
|
| Freesia |
Innocence, thoughtfulness
|
| Fungus |
Resilience, loneliness, solitude, disgust
|
| Gardenia |
Secret love, joy, sweet love, good luck
|
| Geranium |
Gentility, determination
|
| Gladiolus |
Strength of character, honor, conviction
|
| Goldenrod |
Encouragement
|
| Gorse |
Love in all seasons
|
| Hawthorn |
Hope, fertility
|
| Heather
|
purple |
Solitude, beauty, admiration
|
| white |
Protection
|
| Heliotrope |
Devotion
|
| Hibiscus |
Rare and delicate beauty
|
| Himalayan blue poppy |
Potential, possibilities, psychic skills
|
| Hollyhock |
Ambition
|
| Honeysuckle |
Devoted affection, bonds of love
|
| Houseleek |
Domestic economy
|
| Hyacinth
|
| blue |
Constancy
|
| purple |
Sorrow; Please forgive me
|
| red or pink |
Playfulness
|
| white |
Loveliness
|
| yellow |
Jealousy
|
| Hyssop |
Cleanliness, sacrifice
|
| Hydrangea
|
| general |
In a negative sense frigidity, heartlessness
|
| pink |
Heartfelt emotion or gratitude
|
| purple |
A desire to deeply understand someone
|
| blue |
Frigidity and apology
|
| white |
Boasting, bragging, purity, grace and abundance
|
| Iris
|
| general |
Eloquence, good news
|
| blue |
Faith, hope
|
| purple |
Wisdom, compliments
|
| yellow |
Passion
|
| white |
Purity
|
|
| Flower
|
Meaning
|
| Ivy |
Dependence, endurance, faithfulness
|
| Jasmine |
Unconditional and eternal love, monetary wealth. (in the Philippines and Hinduism)
|
| Jonquil |
Return my affection
|
| Kerria 棣棠 Dì táng |
(China) Royalty, Nobility of heart[8]
|
| Larkspur |
Levity, lightness; fickleness, haughtiness
|
| Laurel |
Ambition, success, renown
|
| Laurestine |
A token
|
| Lamprocapnos |
Rejected love, passionate love, unconditional love, compassion
|
| Lavender |
Happiness, love, devotion, peace, distrust
|
| Lemon blossom |
Discretion
|
| Lilac
|
purple |
First love
|
| white |
Youthful innocence, humility
|
| Lily
|
general |
Affection for loved ones
|
| white |
Purity
|
| pink |
Love, femininity and admiration
|
| scarlet |
Lofty aspirations
|
| orange |
Desire, passion; hatred
|
| Lily of the valley |
Sweetness, humility, returning happiness, Trust
|
| Lime blossom |
Fornication
|
| Lobelia |
Malevolence
|
| Lotus |
Purity, chastity and eloquence; rebirth
|
| Love lies bleeding |
Hopelessness
|
| Magnolia |
Perseverance; Love of nature
|
| Mallow |
Consumed by love
|
| Marigold |
Pain and grief
|
| Mayflower |
Welcome
|
| Meadowsweet |
Beauty, happiness, peace, protection
|
| Mignonette |
Worth
|
| Mint |
Suspicion
|
| Moonflower |
Dreaming of love
|
| Morning glory |
Love in vain; affection
|
| Mulberry |
I will not survive you[2]
|
| Mullein |
Good-nature
|
| Myrtle |
Good luck and love in marriage
|
| Narcissus |
Unrequited love, selfishness
|
| Nasturtium |
Patriotism, conquest
|
| Nemophila |
you are my one and only, innocence, happiness
|
| Nettle (stinging) |
Life and death, protection[9] as in Shakespeare's Hamlet
|
| Nightshade |
Silence, falsehood[2]
|
| Oak leaf |
Strength
|
| Oats |
Music
|
| Olive |
Peace
|
| Orange blossom |
Good fortune, good luck in marriage
|
| Orchid
|
general |
Refined beauty
|
| white egret orchid |
My thoughts will follow you into your dreams
|
| red |
Fire, romance, desire, and passion
|
| orange |
Pride, enthusiasm, and boldness
|
| yellow |
New beginnings, friendship, and joy
|
| green |
Love, charm, beauty, fertility, refinement, and thoughtfulness
|
| blue |
Rarity, uniqueness, beauty, and spirituality
|
| purple |
Respect, royalty and admiration
|
| pink |
Grace, gentleness, innocence, happiness, playfulness, and fertility
|
| white |
Purity, faith, humility, safety, elegance, innocence, and beauty
|
| Ox-eye daisy |
Patience
|
| Pansy |
Thoughtfulness, remembrance, you occupy my thoughts[2]
|
| Peach blossom |
Long-life, generosity, bridal hope, charm
|
| Pear blossom |
Lasting friendship[2]
|
| Peony |
Shame, bashfulness, anger
|
| Prosperity, honor (in China)
|
| Masculinity, bravery (in Japan)
|
| Peruvian Lily |
Wealth, fortune, prosperity, friendship
|
| Phlox |
Harmony
|
| Pitch pine blossom |
Philosophy
|
| Plum blossom |
Beauty and longevity
|
| Plumeria |
Perfection, springtime, new beginnings
|
| Primrose |
Eternal love
|
| Protea |
Courage, transformation, daring, resourcefulness, diversity
|
| Poppy
|
general |
Eternal sleep, oblivion, imagination
|
| red |
Pleasure, sacrifice, remembrance
|
| white |
Consolation, dreams, modern, peace
|
| yellow |
Wealth, success
|
| Queen Anne's Lace |
Haven, sanctuary; complexity, delicateness
|
| Queen of the Night |
Enjoy small moments because they do not last
|
| Rainflower |
I love you back, I must atone for my sins, I will never forget you
|
| Rhododendron |
beauty, energy
|
| Rose
|
red |
True love
|
| blue |
Mystery, attaining the impossible, love at first sight
|
| bud |
Beauty, purity, love, youth
|
| white |
Silence or innocence, wistfulness, virtue, purity, secrecy, reverence and humility
|
| dried white rose |
Sorrow
|
| black |
Death, hatred, despair, sorrow, mystery, danger, obsession
|
| yellow |
Friendship, apology, intense emotion, undying love; extreme betrayal, a broken heart, infidelity, jealousy
|
| pink |
Grace
|
| dark pink |
Gratitude
|
| light pink |
Desire, passion, joy of life, youth, energy
|
| burgundy |
Unconscious beauty
|
| coral or orange |
Desire, passion
|
| lavender or violet |
Love at first sight
|
| red and white together |
United
|
| red and yellow together |
Joy, happiness and excitement
|
| thornless |
Love at first sight
|
| Rosemary |
Remembrance
|
| Rue |
Regret, sorrow, repentance
|
| Sage |
Health, wisdom, respect
|
| Scabius |
Unfortunate attachment, I have lost all[2]
|
| Sensitive plant |
Sensitivity, modesty
|
| Shamrock |
Good luck
|
| Snapdragon |
Graciousness, strength; deception
|
| Snowdrop |
Consolation or hope
|
| Speedwell |
Travel, kindness, loyalty, protection
|
| Spider lily
|
| red |
abandonment, loss, separation, death and the cycle of rebirth. It's commonly referred to as the Flower of Death
|
| white |
Positive nature, new beginnings, good health and rebirth
|
| yellow |
Happiness, light, wisdom, gratitude, strength, everlasting friendship
|
| pink |
Feminine love, beauty and passion
|
| Spindle tree |
Your image is engraved on my heart[2]
|
| Star of Bethlehem |
Atonement, reconciliation
|
| Straw |
United
|
| Statice |
Remembrance, sympathy, success
|
| Sticky Catchfly |
Invitation to dance
|
| Stock |
Lasting beauty, a happy life, bonds of affection
|
| Sunflower |
Pure and lofty thoughts, adoration, longevity, loyalty
|
| Sweetbrier |
Simplicity, a wound to heal
|
| Sweetpea |
Gratitude, tenderness, farewell
|
| Tansy |
I declare war on you
|
| Thistle |
Nobility, endurance, warning[10]
|
| Thorn-apple |
Disguise
|
| Thyme |
Courage, thriftiness
|
| Tulip-tree |
Fame
|
| Tulip
|
red |
Undying love, Passion, Perfect love
|
| pink |
Caring, Good wishes, Friendship, Joyful Occasions, Confidence
|
| purple |
Nobility/Royalty, Rebirth, Spring
|
| white |
Forgiveness, Remembrance, Worthiness, Sincerity
|
| yellow |
Cheerful thoughts, Sunshine, Hope, Desperate love
|
| blue |
Respect, Tranquility, Trust
|
| orange |
Understanding, Appreciation, Truest love
|
| black |
Power, Strength, Supreme elegance
|
| variegated |
Beautiful eyes
|
| Valerian |
Readiness
|
| Vervain |
Pray for me, protection against evil
|
| Violet
|
blue |
Faithfulness
|
| purple |
Daydreaming, love between two women, lesbian love
|
| white |
Modesty
|
| Winged seeds (any kind) |
Messengers
|
| Winterberry |
Protection, luck
|
| Wisteria |
Welcoming
|
| Witch-hazel |
A magic spell
|
| Wheat |
Wealth and prosperity
|
| Wolfsbane |
Misanthropy
|
| Wormwood |
Absence, bitter sorrow
|
| Yarrow |
Healing, inspiration
|
| Ylang-Ylang |
Never-ending love
|
| Zinnia |
Thinking of you; remembering absent friends, sentimentality
|
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