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The Language of Flowers: What They Mean

All flowers have a meaning. The Victorians used to use flowers as a symbol to express their feelings. Here is a list of different flowers and their meanings.

D-J
Flower Meaning A Flower Meaning B Flower Meaning C
Flower Meaning D-J Flower Meaning L-Z  

D

  • Daffodil Respect
  • Daisy Innocence
  • Dandelion Wishes come true

E

  • Eucalyptus - Protection

F

  • Fennel - Worthy of all praise
  • Fern - Sincerity
  • Fern (Magic) - Fascination; confidence and shelter
  • Fern (Maidenhair) - Secret bond of love
  • Feverfew - Protection
  • Fir - Time
  • Flax - Domestic symbol; fate
  • Forget-me-not - True love; memories
  • Forsythia - Anticipation

G

  • Gardenia - You're lovely; secret love
  • Garland of roses - Reward of virtue
  • Garlic - Courage; strength
  • Geranium (Scented) - Preference
  • Gladiolus - Love at first sight
  • Grass - Submission; utility

H

  • Heather (lavender) - Admiration; solitude
  • Heather (white) - Protection; wishes will come true
  • Hibiscus - Delicate beauty
  • Holly - Good will, Defense;domestic Happiness; foresight
  • Honeysuckle - Generous and devoted affection
  • Hyacinth (general) - Games and sports; rashness;flower dedicated to Apollo
  • Hyacinth (blue) - Constancy
  • Hyacinth ( purple) - I'm sorry; please forgive me; sorrow
  • Hyacinth (red or pink) - Play
  • Hyacinth (white) - Loveliness; I'll pray for you
  • Hyacinth (yellow) - Jealousy
  • Hydrangea - Thank you for understanding; frigidity; heartlessness
  • Hyssop - Wards away evil spirits

I

  • Iris - Faith; hope; wisdom and valor
  • Ivy - Fidelity and friendship
  • Ivy - sprig of white tendrils - Anxious to please; affection

J

  • Jasmine - Amiability; attracts wealth
  • Jonquil - Love me; affection returned; desire; sympathy; desire for a return of affection
  • Juniper - Protection

Flower Meaning A Flower Meaning B Flower Meaning C
Flower Meaning D-J Flower Meaning L-Z  

 
 
 
 

Flowers for Your Astrology Sign

Capricorn
Capricorn - (December 22 – January 20) -Flower: Carnation; Narcissus; Buttercups; Orchids

Aquarius
Aquarius - (January 21- February 20) - Flower: Violets; Carnation; Narcissus; Lily

Pisces
Pisces - (February 21 - March 20) - Flowers: Jonquil; Violets; Poppy

Aries
Aries - (March 21 - April 20) - Flowers: Honeysuckle

 Taurus
Taurus - (April 21- May 20) - Flowers: Rose

 Gemini
Gemini - (May 20 -June 21) - Flowers: Rose; Violet

 Cancer
Cancer - (June 21 -July 20) - Flowers: Rhododendron

 Leo
Leo - (July 21 - August 20) - Flowers: Gladiolis; Orchid; Lily-of-the-valley; Lavender

 Virgo
Virgo - (August 21 - September 20) -Flowers: Aster; Gladiolis

 Libra
Libra - (September 21 - October 20) - Flowers: Marigold; Acanthus

 Scorpio
Scorpio - (October 21 - November 20) - Flowers: Chrysanthemum; Pansy

 Sagittarius
Sagittarius (November 21 - December 20) - Flowers: Narcissus; Chrysanthemum; Sunflower


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