Flower Meanings Chart

Welcome unique gift giving thinkers! This Flower Meanings Chart is your dream come true when it comes to gifting with flowers.You'll never look at flowers the same again when you learn that every flower has meaning, symbolism, and actually speaks it's own language.

Flowers, by their wondrous beauty, call attention to themselves just by existing.

YET..when it's you that gives them, their ability to bring pleasure increases ten-fold because they will now be blended with your unique knowledge and gifting style that will absolutely personalize the flower to your gift recipient. It will seem as if the flower exists for them alone.

...Already know HOW you feel and WHAT you want to SAY?

Here's a Chart that lists the feeling or word first, THEN the flower that says it.

Although this list is by no means complete, it's important that you also know what these flowers actually look like, especially if you've got an idea in mind for a type of flower and gift for someone in particular. If you're like me, you've seen a lot of these flowers before but for the life of you can't remember what they're called. Refresh your memory with an image.

Picture examples of each of these flowers can be accessed if you Google Search them under Images. For accuracy, add the word "flower" following the name, i.e. 'Carnation Flower'.

Need more info about a certain flower to inspire gift ideas?

Check out Flower Info.org and their listings. This page hopefully provides interesting background on popular/easily recognizable flowers.

This Flower Meanings Chart is full of flower symbolism - there may be some meanings that come from different cultures, from the east and west and around the world - even Latin language and the age of the Greeks. To some plants and flowers a persistent meaning has been attributed to them through time and over the ages. You'll also see, and it's probably a good thing, that more than one flower has the same meaning. AND many of the flowers have multiple meanings. As well, the time of year or season it is also defines the availability of flowers. You may want to have a certain flower but your florist may have to use a substitute to arrive at the same meaning.

Don't forget. Whatever flower gift you put together, send along a card, a note, a letter, a plaque, a personalized inscription on a mirror, a caption, SOMETHING that explains why it is you are giving them what you are giving them.

They need to know your feelings through the flowers.

Transfer your emotions to them through the flowers.

Wait. Not sure this is what you're looking for? Already know how you're feeling?

Then put those words into flowers. TRY THIS Flower CHART Guide that shows you which flower can say it for you. The guide is unique in that you can find your feeling or emotion first and THEN see which flower speaks that.

C		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Cactus		Bravery, Endurance, Maternal love, My heart burns with love, Symbolic for riches and beauty-if we work hard enough we will be rewarded ten-fold
Caladium		Immense delight and joy
Calendula		Ambitious, Respectable, Sorrow, Sympathy October birth flower
Camellia (general)		Good luck gift for a man, Gratitude, Perfection, Perfected loveliness, Contentment, Steadfastness, Transience of life, Elegantly delicate
Camellia, Blue		You are the flame in my heart
Camellia, Pink		Longing for you-I long for your touch
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Camellia, Red		Excellence
Camellia, White		You're adorable
Canna Lily (or Flowering Reed)		Confide in Heaven
Candytuft		Indifference
Cardinal		Distinction, Pleasure
Carnation (general)		Fascination, Friendship, Vanity, Worker's flower, Symbolic for teaching us to find love that is between souls and not purely physical attraction, In the 17th century troops sported carnations as a sign of their bravery, Chosen as the symbol for Mother's day in 1907, January birth flower, Used for 1st Wedding Anniversaries
Carnation (solid color)		The answer is YES. Official flower for Mother's Day
Carnation, Pink		I'll never forget you, Undying love
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Carnation, Purple		Capriciousness (flighty, on a whim), Fanciful, Witty
Carnation, Red		Aching heart, Admiration, Deep pure love, Used for 17th Wedding Anniversaries
Carnation, Striped		No, Refusal, I can't be with you
Carnation, White		Good luck gift for a woman, Innocence, Pure love, Sweet and lovely
Carnation, Yellow		Rejection, You have disappointed me
Cattail		Peace, Prosperity
Chamomile		Energy in adversity, Patience, Ingenuity, Initiative, Help you with your weariness
Chrysanthemum (general)		Abundance, Cheerfulness, Optimism, Rest, Wealth, You are a wonderful friend to me, November birth flower, Used for 13th Wedding Anniversaries
Chrysanthemum, Red		I love you
Chrysanthemum, White		Truth, Loyal love
Chrysanthemum, Yellow		Slighted love
Cinquefoil		Beloved daughter, Meekness
Clematis		Artifice, Clever, Trickery, Craftiness, Ingenuity, Unchanged for eternity, Mental beauty, see also Traveller's Joy and Virgin's Bower, Used for 8th Wedding Anniversaries
*Clover, 4 leaf		Will you be mine? (*not a flower), Symbolism reminds us to appreciate when good things happen to us, Spiritually we should value true love and the bond it creates between two people
Clover, White		Think of me
Cockscomb/Celosia		Silliness, Humor, Fun
Columbine		Resolved to win, Deserted love, Folly, During the Gothic era the columbine gained a reputation of having powers to ward off evil
Coreopsis		Always cheerful
Cornflower		Delicacy, Refinement, Healing properties, Loyalty, Constancy
Cosmos		Modesty, Beautiful, October birth flower, Used for 2nd Wedding Anniversaries
Crocus		Pleasure of hope, Cheerfulness, Heavenly bliss, Youthful gladness, Glee(mirth), Greek Gods considered it the epitome of things charming and sweet, Associated with hallucination and ecstasy due to it's heady scent, Aphrodisiac
Crown of Roses		Beware of virtue
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Cyclamen		Voluptuousness, Goodbye, Resignation

D		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Daffodil		Regard, Respect, Chivalry, Gracefulness, Sunshine, Unrequited love, Symbolic for the power of inner beauty and clarity of thought; many decisions are easier if they are not over analyzed but instead clarified and soundly resolved, March birth flower, Used for 10th Wedding Anniversaries
Dahlia		My gratitude could never match your care, Elegance, Dignity, Forever thine, Good taste, Novelty, Symbolic for holding our head high no matter what the circumstances and to always keep pride in our accomplishments, A single Dahlia symbolizes “good taste”, Used for 14th Wedding Anniversaries
Dahlia, (double)		Participation
Dahlia, Variegated		I think of you constantly!
Dahlia, White		Gratitude to parents
Dahlia, Yellow		I am happy that you love me!
Daisy		Beauty, Innocence, New born baby, I will never tell, Loyal love, Purity, Symbolic of increasing awareness, creativity and inner strength (self discovery). It reminds us that through creativity anything can be created and accomplished, Named the love flower (flos amoris), Love's oracle (loves me, loves me not), Derived from Latin "margarita", French named it Marguerite; Queens named Margaret decorated themselves with this flower, April birth flower, Used for 5th Wedding Anniversaries
Daisy, English		Newborn baby
Daisy, Gerbera		Friendship, Sadness, Needing Protection
Daisy, Oxeye		A token of affection, Patience
Dandelion		Love's oracle, Happiness, Hope, Summer, Love me, Magic of wishes, Affection returned, Desire
Daylily		Flirting (coquetry)
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*Dead leaves		Sadness (*this is not a flower)
Delphinium		Agility, Big-hearted, Fun, From the Greek word meaning dolphin
Dianthus (Pink)		Lively and pure affection, Boldness, Newlyweds, Fascination, Talent
Dittany		Childbirth
Dogwood		Faithfulness, Am I indifferent to you? Durability, Persistence, Stamina

E		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Edelweiss		Courage, Daring, Noble Purity
Eglantine (Wild Rose)		Poetry, Spring
Elder Flower		Zeal
Epigaea		Budding
Eremurus		Endurance
Eucalyptus		Protection
Eupatorium		Delay
Euphorbia		Persistance
Evening Primrose		Shy type of admiration, Shy type of devotion
Everlasting		Constancy, Neverending memory

F		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Fern		Confidence, Fascination, Magic, Sincerity
Fern, Maidenhair		Discretion, Secret bond of love
Fir		Time, Endurance, Determination
Flax		Symbol of domesticity, A "stay at home" person, I am keenly aware of your kindness, Benefactor
Forget-me-not		Memories, Humility, True love, Exactly as it says, mythology describes this as the flower picked by a knight for his sweetheart before going to battle, One legend has it that God himself called it that because the plant was unable to remember the name it had been given when the world was created, Longing for loyalty
Forsythia		Anticipation, Expectation
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Foxglove		Insincerity, Believed to keep evil away if grown in the garden, The most famous of medicines, Digitalis which treats congestive heart failure, is derived from Foxglove
Frangipani (Plumeria)		Shelter, Protection – portrays security for someone so they will be free from any harm or wrong doing
Freesia		Innocence, Spirited, Trust, Thoughtfulness, Used for 7th Wedding Anniversaries
Fuschia		Amiability, Good taste, Used for 3rd Wedding Anniversaries

G		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Garlic		Courage, Strength, (and yes, it does produce flowers)
Galax		Friendship, Encouragement
Gardenia		Secret love, You are lovely – feminine charm, Sweet love
Geranium (general)		Folly, Affection that exists between husband and wife, Comfort, Used for 4th Wedding Anniversaries
Geranium, Pink		Doubt
Geranium, Scarlet		Folly, Stupidity, Distrust, Your smile bewitches me!
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Geranium, White		Indecision, Symbolic of happiness, healing, and renewed joy, This reminds us to take time to savor the moments in life that make us truly happy
Gerbera		Gentleness, Friendship, Loyal love, Purity, Strength, You are the sunshine of my life
Gladiolas		Generosity, Give me a break, I'm really sincere, Strength of character, Admiration, Latin for sword, Symbolic of receptivity to divine will, This reminds us to remain open to the thoughts and emotions of the angels and guided masters, August birth flower, Used for 40th Wedding Anniversaries
Globe Amaranth		Unfading love, Immortality
Globeflower		Gratitude
Globeflower, Orange		Generosity
Gloxinia		Love at first sight
Goldenrod		Encouragement, Be cautious, Good fortune, Indecision, From the Latin word meaning to make whole or strengthen
Goats-Rue		Reason
*Grass		(*just grass, definitely not a flower) Usefulness, Submission, The fleeting quality of life

H		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Hawthorn		Hope, Ancient Greece - Hope at weddings, Romans - used hawthorn leaves to ward off evil spirits in cradles, May birth flower
Heather, Lavender		Admiration, Beauty, Solitude
Heather, Pink		Good luck
Heather, White		Protection from danger, Wishes will come true
Heliotrope		Devotion, Infatuation, Eternal love
Hisbiscus		Consumed by love, Delicate beauty, Symbolic of femininity, sexuality and warmth
Holly		Coming of joys, Foresight, Forecast, Precognition, Goodwill, Domestic Happiness, Enchantment, December birth flower
Hollyhock		Fruitfulness, Abundance, Productive Liberality, Hip or hep, Used for 13th Wedding Anniversaries
Hollyhock (White)		Female ambition
Honeyflower		Affection, Secret love, Sweet disposition
Honeysuckle		Generous and devoted affection - Bonds of love, Happiness, A wedding will follow, Symbol of lasting pleasure and also for permanence and steadfastness (devoted love), Sweet disposition, Generosity, Ravishing, June birth flower
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Honeysuckle, Coral		I love you
Hyacinth		Flower dedicated to Apollo, Play, Games and sports, Rashness, Death and revival
Hyacinth, Blue		Constancy, Undying devotion
Hyacinth, Pink/Red		Play
Hyacinth, Purple		I'm sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow
Hyacinth, Red/Pink		Play
Hyacinth, White		I admire you, Loveliness, I'll pray for you
Hyacinth, Yellow		Greek symbolism for Nature's death and revival (Winter becomes Spring), Frequently used as wedding flowers during the Italian Renaissance, Fragrance from the Hyacinth is known as being narcotic in its intensity
Hydrangea		Frigidity, You are cold, Heartlessness, Thank you for understanding, Vanity, Used for 4th Wedding Anniversaries

I		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Indian Cress		Resignation
Immortal Flowers (Xeranthemum)		Unfading remembrance
Ipomoea		I attach myself to you, Embrace, Hug
Iris (general)		Faith, Hope, Promised love, I have a message for you, Polished rhetoric, Your friendship means so much to me, Conquest, Protection from evil, Wisdom and valor, Named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Symbolic of higher inspiration, reminding us to keep our minds open so we are able to receive the thoughts and guidance of angels, Leaves signify rhetoric of a sword of the intellect, Ancient Greeks called it the sword lily, February birth flower, Used for 25th Wedding Anniversaries
Iris, Blue		Faith & hope, Used for 45th Wedding Anniversaries
Iris (German/Bearded)		Flame
Iris, Purple		Wisdom, Compliments to you
Iris, White		Purity
Iris, Yellow		Passion
Ivy		Affection, Dependence, Fidelity, Friendship, Wedded love

J		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Japonica		Cheers my soul, Enticement, Temptation,
Jasmine, Indian		Attachment, Love, Sensuality, Separation
Jasmine, Red		Glee, Folly
Jasmine, Spanish		Sensuality
Jasmine, White		Amiability, Cheerfulness
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Jasmine, Yellow		Elegance, Grace, Modesty, Timidity
Jerusalem Oak		Your love is reciprocated
Jonquil		Affection is returned and you are loved and wanted, Desire, Love me, Sympathy
Juniper		Chastity, Eternity

K		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Kennedia		Intellectual beauty
King's Spear (Asphodel)		Regret, Languor (lack of spirit or interest), Stagnation,

L		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Laburnum		Blackness, I'm feeling neglected, Forsaken
Lady's Seal		Be my support
Lady's Slipper		Capricious beauty, Win me over
Larkspur (general)		Levity, Lightness, An open heart, Swiftness July birth flower
Larkspur Pink		Fickleness
Larkspur, Purple		Sweet disposition
Larkspur, White		Happy-go-lucky, Joyful
Laurel		Achievement in the Arts, Accomplishment, Glory, Success
Lavender		Constancy, Devotion, Love, Mistrust, from Latin meaning to wash, Symbolic of magic, protection, healing, and vision, It reminds us to believe in the impossible, Also reminds us of the power and beauty of love
Lemon Balm		Compassion, Empathy
Lemon Blossom		Fidelity in love - I promise to be true
Lilac (general)		Beauty, Pride, Remembrance, Sympathy, Confidence, Used for 8th Wedding Anniversaries
Lilac, Mauve		Do you still love me?
Lilac, Purple		First emotion of love
Lilac, Pink		Acceptance, Youth
Lilac, White		My first dream of love, Youthful innocence
Lily (general)		Honor, Majesty, Purity of heart, Sympathy, Pure soul resurrection, Symbolism - reminds us that our good deeds do not need to be seen by a lot of people and we do not need to tell everyone about them, Used for 30th Wedding Anniversaries
Lily, Calla		Beauty, Used for 6th Wedding and 55th Wedding Anniversaries
Lily, Day		Coquetry (flirting, frivolous conduct), Forget your worries, Omen for a baby boy in pregnancy, Used for 20th Wedding Anniversaries
Lily, Eucharis		Maiden charms
Lily, Orange		Pride, Wealth, Hatred
Lily, Peruvian		Fortune, Wealth, Prosperity
Lily, Scarlet		High-souled aspirations
Lily, Tiger		Pride, Wealth
Lily, Water		Absolute truth and purity, Eloquence, July birth flower
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Lily, White		It's heavenly to be with you, Purity, Virginity
Lily, Yellow		I'm walking on air, gay
Lily of the Valley		Return of happiness, Humility, Lucky in love, Healing, Making the right choice, Let's make up, Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Unity, in Chinese tradition it represents wishes for 100 years of love, May birth flower, Used for 2nd Wedding Anniversaries
Lotus		Eloquence, Estranged love, Forgetful of the past, Mystery, Trust, Fertility, Purity, Perfection
Lotus, Blue		Wisdom, Knowledge, Victory over the senses, the Wisdom of knowledge (Buddhism)
Lotus, Pink		Represents the Buddha
Lotus, Red		Purity of Heart, Original nature (your true self), Compassion, Passion
Lotus, White		Spiritual perfection, Complete mental purity
Love-in-a-mist (Nigella)		Ancient times it reminded people of a young woman with loose hair, Victorian times symbolism meant you puzzle me and unrequited love
Lucerne		Life
Lupine		Imagination, Voraciousness

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Soliloquy

Be creative with your gifting of flowers. Think in flower sentences. Here's an example. On Mother's Day or her birthday, give your Mom an interesting bouquet of Dahlias (gratitude), Sunflowers (adoration) and Light Pink Roses (admiration). If you have a fun relationship with your mother like I do, attach a card that just says "GAA!". Then explain yourself, or course.

OR...You've got a crazy, zany, offbeat, funny BFF who you just love to pieces. Give her Chrysanthemums (You are a wonderful friend to me)and Gerberas (They're daisies and they symbolize friendship), and add some Cockscomb (sillyness and humor)...then add this famous quote from Alice in Wonderland:

Daisy: What kind of a garden do you come from? Alice: Oh, I don't come from any garden. Daisy: Do you suppose she's a wildflower?

What the?

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M		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Magnolia		Dignity, Keep the faith & don't give up, Love of nature, Nobility, Peserverence, Splendid beauty
Mallow		Delicate beauty, Sweetness, Among one of the oldest plants known to man, Greek era - Mallow symbolized the basic food stuffs of humankind; used as a source of food (the fruit of the mallow resembles small cakes and is pleasantly sweet, Christian symbolism meaning was healing, Victorian era it was a sign of asking for forgiveness, Aphrodisiac with magical powers
Mandrake		Scarcity, Rarity
Maple		Keep it to yourself
Marigold		Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy, Love potion, Trouble, Called Mary's Gold by early Christians who placed garlands of marigolds by statues of the Virgin Mary, In Victorian symbolism giving marigolds meant life was following its preordained path the same way the flower follows the sun
Marjoram, Sweet		Kindness, Comfort, Consolation, Happiness, Joy
Marvel of Peru		Flame of love, Timidity
Mayflower		Welcome
Mimosa		Secret love, Sensitivity
Mistletoe		Affection, Kiss me, Parasite
Monks Hood		Beware, deadly foe is near
Morning Glory		Affection, Love in vain, September birth flower, Used for 11th Wedding Anniversaries
Moss		Charity, Maternal love
Myrtle		Joy, Love, Mirth (gladness or gaiety accompanied with laughter), Mutual agreement, Married bliss, Perfect flower for a bride to wear in their hair; grooms carried myrtle at the marriage, Greek authorities making announcements held myrtle in their hands, It is not unusual for these flowers to be traded amongst friends to express the wish that the recipient receive all of the joys that life has to offer.

N		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Narcissus		Stay as sweet as you are, Egotism, Self-admiration,Selfishness, Vanity, Death, December birth flower, Used for 10th Wedding Anniversaries
Nasturtium		Conquest, Patriotism, Victory in Battle, Used for 40th Wedding Anniversaries
Nettle		Cruelty
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Nigella		Kiss me twice before I rise
Nightshade		Truth

O		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Oak		Hospitality
Oleander		Caution, Beauty, Grace
Olive		Peace
Orange Blossom		Chastity, Eternal love, Innocence, Marriage, Promise of love, Fruitfulness, Used for 1st Wedding Anniversaries
Orange Milkweed		Deceit
Orange Tree		Generosity, the fruit symbolizes Paradise
Orchid, Butterfly		Magnificence, Beauty, Love
Orchid (general)		Beauty, Love, Refinement, Chinese symbol for many children, Used for 14th Wedding, 28th Wedding and 60th Wedding Anniversaries
Orchid, Cattleya		Mature charm
Orchid, Cymbidium		Luxury, Magnificence, These orchids are well known for their use as corsages as they do not bruise easily, are available in many colors and are long lasting
Orchid, Ophrys Fly		Mistake
Orchid, Ophrys Spider		Skill, Dexterity
Oxeye Daisy		A token of affection, Patience

P		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Palm Leaves		Success, Victory
Pansy		Holy Trinity, loyalty, Strengthens the power of the memory, Loving thoughts or “You occupy my thoughts”, Merriment, Thoughtful reflection, German word translating as "little stepmother" Used for 1st Wedding Anniversaries
Passion Flower		Belief, Faith, Pretty, Spirituality, Symbolizes the death of Jesus - the sepals and the petals represent the disciples; the double row stands for the crown of thorns and the stamens stand for the wounds, Piety, Yearning for long lost paradise - "In MY world..."
Peach Blossom		I am your captive
Peony		Bashfulness, Happy life, Happy marriage, Shame, Regarded as an aphrodisiac, Mystical, Magical powers, Ardent love of God, Named after the Greek God of healing, Used for 12th Wedding Anniversaries
Peppermint		Cordiality, Warmth of feeling
Periwinkle (general)		Sweet remembrance
Periwinkle, Blue		Early friendship
Periwinkle, White		Pleasures of Memory
Petunia		Your presence soothes me, Anger, I am furious, Resentment,
Phlox (general)		Good partnership, Harmony, Our souls are united, Sweet dreams, the color of fire, unanimous
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Phlox, Pink		Hope of a new friendship
Pine		Hope
Pineapple Mint		hospitality
Pineapple Sage		hospitality
Pink (Dianthus)		Lively and pure affection, Boldness, Newlyweds, Fascination, Talent
Platycodon		Honesty, Obedience, Unchanging love, Called the Balloon flower - buds look like balloons ready to burst
Poinsettia		Be of good cheer, December birth flower
Polyanthus, Crimson		The heart’s mystery
Poppy (general)		Dreaminess, Eternal sleep, Magical, Fruitfulness, Life and Death, the Good and the Bad, Imagination, Oblivion, August birth flower, Used for 9th Wedding Anniversaries
Poppy (red)		Pleasure
Poppy, White		Consolation, Dormant Affection Dreams, Sleep, Rest
Poppy, Yellow		Success, Wealth
Potentilla		Latin meaning powerful
Primrose		I cannot live without you, Young love, Early youth (childhood), Thoughtlessness, Frivolity, February birth flower

Q		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Quaking Grass		Agitation, Frivolous
Queen Anne's Lace		Fantasy, Haven, Self reliance, Sanctuary
Quince		Cheers me up to my very soul, Enticement, Temptation

R		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Ranunculus		Attracted to someone, Latin meaning little frog, Radiant charm
Reed		Music, Imprudence (Indiscretion)
Rhododendron		Beware, Danger, I am Dangerous
Rose, Black		Deeper feeling of romance, Sense of mystery, Death,
Rose, Bridal		Happy love
Rose, Christmas (Helloborus Niger)		Tranquilize my anxiety, Peace and tranquility, Wards off evil, Cures diseases, Marks the start of a new season right at the winter solstice, Because it blooms in the snow it was believed to have magical powers to protect man from illness and cold, Highly poisonous but was reputed to relieve madness and have a positive influence on melancholy
Rose, Cream		Richness, Perfection, Best qualities
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Rose, Damask		Brilliant complexion, Beauty always new, Face of beauty
Rose, Dark Crimson		Mourning
Rose, Dark Pink		Thankfulness
Rose, Gold (gilded)		Absolute achievement
Rose, Guelder		Good news
Rose, Green		Freshness, Health, Rejuvenation, Liberty, Fertility, Plenty and Copiousness
Rose, Hibiscus		Delicate beauty
Rose, Lavender/Lilac		Respect, Enchantment, Love at first sight, Regal majesty
Rose, Light Pink		Admiration
Rose, Mauve		Erotica, Sense of passion
Rose, Orange		Desire, Enthusiasm, Pride
Rose, Peach		Let's get together, Closing of the deal, Your qualities, like your charms, are unequalled
Rose, Pale Pink		Grace, Joy
Rose, Pink		Grace and sweetness, Beauty, Perfect happiness, Secret love
Rose, Pink and White		I love you still and always will
Rose, Red		Love, Passion
Rose, Red on White		Unity
Rose, single		Simplicity
Rose, Tea		I'll remember always
Rose, (thornless)		Love at first sight
Rose, White		You're heavenly, Purity, Virginity, I am worthy of you, Silence, To honor deceased Father,
Rose, Yellow		Friendship or platonic love, Infidelity, Jealousy, Highest mark of distinction, Forgive and forget
Rosebud (general)		Beauty and youth, A heart innocent of love
Rosebud, Moss		Confessions of love
Rosebud, Red		Innocent hope, Young and beautiful, Lovely and Pure
Rosebud, White		Girlhood – too young to really know about love
Rosemary		Remembrance, Your presence revives me!, Glad you're here!, Invigorating, Healing balm, Memory strengthener, Devotion, Wisdom, Good luck in the new year
Roses (general)		June birth flower, Used for 15th Wedding Anniversaries
Roses (general) FULL open		Gratitude
Roses, mixed White and Red		Unity
Roses, Yellow		Used for 50th Wedding Anniversaries
Rue		Grace, Manners, Regret, Repentance, Clear vision, Virtue, Beginning anew

S		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Saffron Crocus		Voluptousness, Be cautious about excess in pleasures, Most precious in the whole world, Glee (mirth)
Sage		Female fidelity, Great respect, Esteem, Wisdom
Salvia		Latin meaning to heal
Salvia, Blue		Wisdom, I think of you
Salvia, Red		Forever thine
Satin Flower		Sincerity
Snapdragon		No means NO!,You are dazzling but dangerous, Deceptive, Gracious, Capriciousness, Whimsical, Presumption, Strength
Snowdrop		Consolation, Hope, January birth flower
Spider Flower		Elope with me
Star of Bethlehem		Reconciliation, Idleness, Purity
Statice		Gratitude, Remembrance, Success, Lasting beauty, Used for 16th Wedding Anniversaries
Stock		Lasting beauty, Promptness, Unpredictable, Changeable, You will always be beautiful to me, Happy life, Contented existence
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Stephanotis		Desire to travel, Happiness in marriage, Luck, Prosperity
Strawflower		Neverending remembrance
Sunflower		Loyalty, Homage, Adoration, Haughtiness, Pride, Sunshine, Natural vitality, Van Gogh's inspiration, Symbolic of opportunities and happiness-reminds us to remain a child at heart; we only live once so take opportunities as they come, False riches, Used for 3rd Wedding Anniversaries
Sweet Pea		Meet me!, Blissful pleasure, Tender memory, Departure, Goodbye, Thank you for a lovely time, These flowers are long lasting after being clipped, April birth flower, Used for 30th Wedding Anniversaries
Sweet William		Childhood, Memory, Gallantry, Finesse, Scorn, Grant me one smile
Sweet Woodruff		Cordiality, Humility, Happiness

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Soliloquy

The *Saffron Crocus - amazingly, it can be grown in your garden quite easily. Looking at it plainly, the plant--it's just a variety of autumn crocus--but from it comes saffron spice, the most expensive spice in the whole world. Tracing saffron history back 400 years, it is interesting to learn that saffron has in fact always been the most expensive spice known to the world, the reason being that it's the 3 stigmas of each plant that constitute the spice - you can imagine the vast number of crocus plants it takes to make even one ounce of spice.

The gifting of a crocus can appear to be no big deal until you compare it to your recipient with twists such as how valuable they are, how the words "expensive" and "costly" imply that the price is for something is because of it's fineness, preciousness, etc. Your special person can be just like Saffron - a wondrous compilation of small beautiful parts that make them the most precious or the finest in the whole world! Or something like that.

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T		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Teasel		Benefit, Mistrust of mankind (misanthropy)
Thistle		Sternness, Harshness Hardworking, Dispels melancholy, Christ's deliverance, Grief, Austerity, Independence
Thornapple (Datura)		I dreamed of you, Deceitful charms - a tease, Suspicion
Thrift (Cliff Roses)		Sympathy
Traveller's Joy (type of Clematis)		Rest, Safety
Trumpet		Separation
Tuberose		Dangerous pleasures, Greek meaning white flower, Voluptuousness
Tulip (general)		Beautiful eyes, Charity, Emblem of Holland, 17th century "Tulipmania"- tulips were the hottest trading commodity, Fame, Perfect lover, Object of wild speculation, Spring, Wealth, Used for 11th Wedding Anniversaries
Tulip, Pink		Imagination
Tulip, Red		Believe me, Declaration of love
Tulip, Yellow		Hopeless love, There's sunshine in your smile
Tulip, Variegated		Beautiful eyes
Tulip, White		Forgiveness, Lost love

V		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Valerian		Accommodating disposition, Readiness
Venus Flytrap		Caught at last
Verbena		Faithfulness, Pray for me, Sensibility
Veronica		Fidelity
Vervain		Enchantment, Sorcery
Violet (general)		Innocent love, Ambitious, Resurrection, Spring,Fertility and love, Modesty, Simplicity, February birth flower, Used for 50th Wedding Anniversaries
Violet, African		Used for 35th Wedding Anniversaries
Violet, Blue		Faithfulness, I return to you, Love, Watchfulness
Violet, Purple		You occupy my thoughts, Blue love
Violet, White		The quality of being frank, open and sincere (candid), Let's take a chance, Youthful innocence
Violet, Yellow		Love of your country
Virgin's Bower (type of Clematis)		Craftiness, Trickery

W		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Water Lily		Eloquence, Purity of heart, Persuasion, July birth flower
Water Lily, Yellow		Growing Indifference
Wall Flower		Faithful in adversity, Lasting beauty
Waxflower		Happiness in marriage
Weeping Willow		Mourning
*Wheat		(*not a flower) Prosperity, Wealth
Wild Rose (Eglantine)		Poetical Person
Windflower		Abandonement, Love, Sincerity
Wisteria		Helpless and delicate, Poetry, Welcome, Youth
Witch Hazel		A spell
Wood Sorrel		Joy
Wormwood (Absinth)		Separation, Torment of Love, Affection, Absence, Bitterness, Protection for travellers

X		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Xeranthemum (Immortal Flowers)		Cheerfulness under adversity, Immortality, Eternity

Y		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Yarrow		Cure for heartache, Good health, Heals wounds, Dispels melancholy, Sorrow
Yew		Sadness
Yucca (Adam's Needle)		Best Friend

Z		FLOWER MEANINGS CHART
Zephyr		Sincerity, Freedom from two-faced people
Zephyranth		Fond caresses (gentle affection)
Zinnia (general)		Thoughts of absent friends either alive or passed on
Zinnia, Magenta		Lasting affection
Zinnia (mixed)		in Memory of a dear friend
Zinnia, Scarlet		Constancy
Zinnia, Yellow		Daily remembrance
Zinnia, White		Goodness

As mentioned earlier, this list is not complete, only for the reason that there are SO SO many flowers in the world - and many of them we have access to through our florists.

However, I would like to add that my research also involved actual BOOKS as well to make this chart. They were:

"The Language of Flowers" by Marina Heilmeyer (Prestel Verlag, 2006)

"Tussie Mussies, the Language of Flowers" by Geraldine Adamich Laufer, (Workman Publishing Company, 1993), and

eBook, "The Language of flowers; or, Floral Emblems of Thoughts" on openlibrary.org

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