Meanings Behind Flowers

with valentine's day just a couple weeks away, i thought i'd get as into the spirit as i plan on getting. so, when ur boo, mom, man, friend, WHATEVER gets you flowers, this is what the underlying meaning behind them is. Last year I got my bestie Orchids. And I got my Valentine, Irene, Daisys.

A

Acacia - Obscured Love
Aster - Symbol Of Love, Variety, Grace
Ambrosia - Reciprocation Of Love
Apple Blossom - Promise
Azalea - Abundance
Azalea - First Love

B

Buttercup - Cheerfulness
Bells Of Ireland - Good Luck
Basil - Love, Best Wishes
Bird Of Paradise - Magnificence
Bluebell - Humility
Burnet - A Joyful Heart

C

Cactus - Warmth
Carnation, Striped - Refusal
Calla Lily - Splendid Beauty
Carnation, Red - Admiration
Coriander - Lust
Clover - Good Luck

D

Dogwood - Durability
Dahlia - Good Taste
Daisy - Innocence
Daffodil - Respect
Dandelion - Wishes Come True

E

Eucalyptus - Protection
Euphorbia - Persistence
Eremurus - Endurance
Elm - Dignity
Edelweiss - Daring

F

Fern - Sincerity
Forget-Me-Not - Remembrance
Forsythia - Anticipation
Flytrap - Deceit
Fir - Time
Freesia - Innocence

G

Ginger - Strength
Gloxina - Love At First Sight
Grass - Surrender
Gardenia - You're Lovely
Gillyflower - Bonds Of Affection

H

Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty
Hyacinth, Blue - Constancy
Hydrangea - Thank You For Understanding
Honeysuckle, Yellow - Bonds Of Love
Hyacinth, Purple - I Am Sorry
I

Iris - Wisdom
Ivy - Love
Iris, Blue - Faith
Ixia - Happiness

J

Jonquil - Sympathy
Jasmine, Spanish - Sensuality
Jasmine, Yellow - Grace
Jasmine, White - Amiability
Judas Tree - Unbelief

L

Lemon - Zest
Lily, Orange - Hatred
Lavender - Devotion
Lily - Majesty
Larkspur, Purple - First Love
Larkspur, Pink - Fickleness

M

Mimosa - Sensitivity
Moss - Maternal Love
Myrtle - Love
Mint - Virtue
Marigold, Pot - Grief
Magnolia - Dignity
N

Narcissus - Egotism
Nasturtium - Conquest
Nightshade - Truth

O

Oleander - Caution;
Orange - Generosity
Orchid - Love
Orange Blossom - Brings Wisdom
Olive Branch - Peace

P

Poppy - Eternal Sleep
Peppermint - Cordiality
Poppy, White - Consolation
Primrose, Evening - Happy Love
Periwinkle - Friendship
Petunia - Resentment

R

Rose, Pink - Perfect Happiness
Rose, Burgundy - Beauty Within
Rose, Peach - Desire,
Rose, Dark Pink - Thankfulness
Rose, Moss - Confessions Of Love
Rose, Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty

S

Salal - Zest
Smilax - Loveliness
Scabious - Unfortunate Love
Spearmint - Warm Sentiment
Sunflower - Adoration
Spider Flower - Elope With Me

T

Tulip - Perfect Lover
Tulip, Yellow - Hopeless Love
Thyme - Activity
Tulip, Variegated - Beautiful Eyes
Tuberose - Dangerous Pleasure

V

Violet - Modesty
Violet, Blue - Watchfulness
Violet, White - Let's Take A Chance
Violet, Yellow - Love Of Country
Viscaria - Will You Dance With Me?
W

Woodruff - Sweet Humility
Weeping Willow - Mourning
Wheat - Friendliness
Water Lily - Purity Of Heart

Y

Yarrow - Healing

Z
Zinnia, White - Goodness
Zinnia, Yellow - Daily Remembrance
Zinnia, Scarlet - Constancy