Flower Name Flower Meaning Scientific
Name
A
Abutilon Meditation Abutilon hybridum
Acacia
(White) Friendship, Elegance Acacia sp.
Acacia
(Yellow) Concealed love Acacia sp.
Acanthus Artifice Acanthus mollis
Achillea State of war Achillea sp.
Aconite
(Monkshood) Hatred, Be
cautious Eranthus hyemalis
Adam's
Needle Best friends Yucca filamentosa L.
Adonis Patience, Humility, Adonis vernalis
Agrimony Gratitude Agrimonia
eupatoria
Alliums Patience, Humility Allium ampeloprasum
Almond
Blossom Hope Prunus dulcis
Aloe Sorrow, Grief Aloe barbadensis
Alstroemeria Wealth, Devotion, Friendship Gomphrena globosa
Amaranth
(Globe) Immortal love Gomphrena globosa
Amaryllis Splendid beauty Amaryllis belladonna
Ambrosia Reciprocated love Ambrosia
artemisiifolia
Anemone Fragile, Anticipation Anemone vitifolia
Angelica Inspiration Angelica archangelica
Anthurium Hospitality Malus domestica
Apple
Blossom Hope, Good fortune Malus domestica
Apricot
Blossom Diffident love Prunus armeniaca
Arbor
Vitae True friendship Thuja occidentalis
Arbutus I love thee only Epigaea repens
Asphodel Regret, Lassitude Asphodelus fistulosus
Aster Love, Contentment, Aster sp.
Azalea Fragile, Patience, Chinese symbol for womanhood Rhododendron atlanticum
B
Baby's
Breath Innocence, Gladness Gypsophila paniculata
Bachelor
Button (Bluebottle, Cornflower) Celibacy, Delicacy, Perfection Centaurea
cyanus
Balm Sympathy Melissa officinalis
Balsam
(Impatiens) Impatience Impatiens balsamina
Barberry Hot temperament Berberis thunbergii
Begonia Deep thinking Begonia tuberhybrida
Bells of Ireland Good luck, Best wishes Moluccella laevis
Convolvulus Perseverance Calystegia sepium
Bird
of Paradise Festivity,
Celebration Strelitzia reginae
Bittersweet Flower Truth, Fact Solanum
dulcamara
Black-Eyed
Susan (Rudbeckia) Encouragement,
Motivation, Impartiality Rudbeckia
hirta
Blackthorn
(Sloe) Asceticism, Difficulty Prunus spinosa
Blue
Bell (Harebell, Campanula)
Never ending love, Gratitude, Appreciation Hyacinthoides
hispanica
Bouvardia Excitement, Enthusiasm Bouvardia
ternifolia
Burdock Boredom, Importunity Arctium tomentosum
Buttercup Childishness Ranunculus repens
Butterfly
Weed Leave me Asclepias tuberosa
C
Cactus Maternal affection and love Echinopsis spachiana
Caladium
Leaves Ravish, Joyfulness Caladium bicolor
Calendula
(Pot marigold) Happiness Calendula arvensis
Calycanthus Benevolence Calycanthus
floridus
Camellia
(White) Adorable, Lovable Camellia japonica, Camellia sp.
Camellia
(Pink) Strong desire Camellia japonica, Camellia sp.
Camellia
(Red) Excellence, Perfection Camellia japonica, Camellia sp.
Chamomile
(or Camomile) Enterprisingness,
Energy in adversity Anthemis nobilis
Candytuft
(Iberis) Indifference Iberis sempervirens
Cardinal
Flower Eminence Lobelia cardinalis
Carnation
(White) Sweetness, Innocence, Pure
love Dianthus sp.
Carnation
(Yellow) Disdain, Rejection Dianthus sp.
Carnation
(Pink) Unforgettable, Woman's
love Dianthus sp.
Carnation
(Red) Admiration Dianthus sp.
Carnation
(Purple) Unpredictability,
Changeable Dianthus sp.
Carnation
(Striped) Rejected love Dianthus sp.
Cattail Prosperity, Peacefulness Typha latifolia
Cedar
Leaf Think of me Cedrus sp.
Celandine
(Lesser) Forthcoming joys Ranunculus ficaria
Cherry
Blossom Good education, Spiritual
beauty Prunus sp.
Chestnut
Flower Seek justice Castanea sativa
Chrysanthemum
(Bronze) Excitement Chrysanthemum sp.
Chrysanthemum
(General) Optimism,
Wonderful friend, Chrysanthemum
sp.
Chrysanthemum
(Red) Love, Affection Chrysanthemum sp.
Chrysanthemum
(Yellow) Slighted love Chrysanthemum sp.
Chrysanthemum
(White) Trueness Chrysanthemum sp.
Cinnamon Beauty Cinnamomum verum
Clematis Ingenuity Clematis caracasana
Clove Dignity Syzygium
aromaticum
Clover
(Four leafed) Good luck Trifolium sp.
Clover (Five leafed) Bad luck Trifolium
sp.
Clover (White flower) Think of me Trifolium
repens
Cockscomb Silliness, Absurdity Celosia spicata
Coltsfoot Maternal care Tussilago farfara
Columbine Deserted love Aquilegia sibirica
Coreopsis Cheerful Coreopsis
gladiata
Coriander Lust Coriandrum
sativum
Cosmos Peaceful Cosmos sulphureus
Crocus Prevision, Gladness, Cheerfulness Crocus longiflorus
Crown
Imperial Powerfulness,
Mightiness Fritillaria imperialis
Cyclamen Goodbye, Separation Cyclamen persicum
Cypress Mourning, Despair Cupressus
sp.
D
Daffodil(Jonquil) Unreciprocated love, Sympathy,
Please love me Narcissus jonquilla
Dahlia Dignity, Elegance Dahlia variabilis
Daisy Innocence, Loyal beauty Bellis perennis
Dandelion Happiness, Faithfulness Taraxacum officinale
Daphne
Flower Glory, Fame Daphne mezereum
Delphinium
(Larkspur) Boldness, Attachment, Delphinium sp.
Dew
Plant Serenade Lampranthus roseus
Dog
Rose Pleasure Rosa canina
E
Edelweiss Courageous Leontopodium alpinum
Eglantine
(Sweet briar) Spring, Poetry Rosa rubiginosa
Elderberry
Blossom (Elderflower) Kindness,
Humility Sambucus canadensis
Endive Frugality Leontopodium
alpinum
Eremurus (Foxtail lily or Desert
candle) Endurance Eremurus himalaicus
Eryngium
(Blue hobbit, Sea holly)) Austerity,
Independence Eryngium bourgatii
Eucalyptus Safeguard, Protection Eucalyptus
sp.
Eupatorium Late, Delay Eupatorium
ligustrinum
Eustoma Calmness, Thoughts Eustoma
grandiflorum
Everlasting
Flower Remembrances Helichrysum bracteatum
Eyebright (Euphrasia) Cheer up Euphrasia
rostkoviana
F
Fennel Strength Foeniculum
vulgare
Fern Sincerity, Confidence Cyathea, sp., Lygodium sp., Dicksonia sp.,
Fig Argument Ficus
carica
Filbert Reconciliation Corylus
maxima
Fir Evaluation, Time Abies sp.
Flax Symbolizes domesticity and kindness Linum usitatissimum
Flowering
Almond Hope Prunus japonica, Cerasus japonica
Forget-me-not True love, Memories, Hope Myosotis sylvatica
Forsythia Anticipation Forsythia europaea
Foxglove
(Digitalis) Insincerity Digitalis purpurea
Frangipani Protection, Shelter Plumeria sp.
Freesia Spirited, Trust Freesia
refracta
Fuchsia Good taste, Confiding love Fuchsia magellanica
Furze Anger Ulex
densus
G
Gardenia Secret admiration and love Gardenia jasminoides
Gentian Sweetness Gentiana verna
Gerbera Happiness, Cheerfulness Gerbera jamesonii
Geranium Comfort, Stupidity Pelargonium sp.
Gillyflower Lasting beauty Dianthus sp.
Ginger
Flower Proud, Majestic Zingiber officinale
Gladiolus Give me a break, Strength of character Gladiolus imbricatus
Gloxinia Love at first sight Sinningia speciosa
Goldenrod
(Solidago) Encouragement, Motivation, Good
fortune, Success Solidago shortii
Gorse Love in all seasons Ulex europaeus
Grass Submission Cyperus
sp., Pennisetum sp., etc
H
Harlequin Flower Laugh at trouble Corydalis flavula
Hawkweed Quick-sighted Hieracium
aurantiacum
Hawthorn Hope Crataegus
monogyna
Hazel
Flower Reconciliation Hamamelis sp.
Heather
Flower (white) Protection,
Wishfulness Phyllodoce sp.
Heather
Flower (Pink) Good luck Phyllodoce empetriformis
Heather
Flower (Lavender) Solitude, Admiration Phyllodoce sp.
Heliotrope Eternal love Heliotropium peruvianum
Hemlock You will kill me Oenanthe
pimpinelloides
Hibiscus Delicate beauty Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Holly Coming of joys Ilex aquifolium
Hollyhock Fruitfulness, Ambition Alcea setosa
Honeysuckle Devoted love, Generous Lonicera sp.
Houseleek Domestic Economy Sempervivum tectorum
Hyacinth
(Blue) Constancy Hyacinthus orientalis,
Hyacinth
(General) Games, Sports Hyacinthus orientalis,
Hyacinth
(Purple) Forgive me Hyacinthus orientalis,
Hyacinth
(Pink, Red) Play Hyacinthus orientalis,
Hyacinth
(White) Loveliness Hyacinthus orientalis, .
Hyacinth (Yellow) Jealousness Hyacinthus orientalis,
Hydrangea
(Snowball Flower) Frigidity,
Vanity Hydrangea
macrophylla
I
Iceplant Rejection Carpobrotus edulis
Ipomoea I belong to thee Ipomoea purpurea
Iris Faith, Thank you for your friendship Iris sanguinea
Ivy Friendship, Fidelity Hedera helix
J
Jacob's
Ladder Come down Polemonium foliosissimum, Polemonium vanbruntiae
Jasmine(White) Cheerfulness, Good sense of humor Jasminum officinale, Trachelospermum
jasminoides
Jasmine
(Yellow) Modesty Gelsemium sempervirens
K
Kingcup
(Marsh Marigold) Wealth, Riches Caltha palustris
L
Laburnum Pensive beauty Laburnum anagyroides
Lady's
Slipper Capricious beauty Cypripedium reginae, Cypripedium
calceolus
Lady's Tresses Bewitching grace Spiranthes
spiralis, Gyrostachys cernua
Laurel Perseverance, Ambition Kalmia latifolia
Lavender Acknowledgment, Constancy Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
Lemon
Blossom Discretion Citrus limon
Lilac First love Syringa
vulgaris
Lily(Calla) Symbolizes magnificent beauty and purity Zantedeschia elliottiana
Lily
(Casablanca) Celebrations, Happy
occasions Lilium sp., Lilium
auratum
Lily
(Day) Flirtation, Coquetry Hemerocallis sp.
Lily (Eucharis) Maiden charms Eucharis amazonica
Lily
(Orange) Disdain, Hatred, Pride Lilium sp.
Lily
(Tiger) Pride, Wealth Lilium michiganense, Lilium sp.
Lily
(Water) or Lotus Purity, Mystery,
Estranged love Nelumbo nucifera,
Nymphaea sp.
Lily
(White) Virginity, Majesty Lilium candidum
Lily
(Yellow) Flirtation, Coquetry Lilium sp.
Lily-Of-The-Valley Sweetness, Humility, Purity Convallaria majalis
Lisianthus Calmness Eustoma
sp.
Lobelia Malevolence, Arrogance Lobelia erinus
London Pride (Saxifraga) Frivolity Saxifraga
x urbium
Love-In-The-Mist
(Nigella) Perplexity, Delicacy Nigella damascena
Lupine
(Lupin) Always happy,
Voraciousness Lupinus perennis
M
Magnolia Nobility, Perseverance, Magnolia sieboldii, Magnolia
wieseneri
Mallow Deep in love Malacothamnus davidsonii, Malacothamnus fasciculatus
Maple Retirement, Reserve nature Acer sp.
Marigold Jealousy, Cruelty, Secret affection Tagetes patula, Tagetes erecta
Marjoram Comfort, Blushes Origanum majorana
Marvel-Of-Peru
(Four o'clock flower) Flame of
love Mirabilis jalapa
Mayflower
(Trailing arbutus) Welcome, Hospitality,
The beginning Epigaea repens
Mignonette (Reseda) Deserve Reseda
lutea, Reseda odorata
Mimosa Exquisite, Sensitivity Mimosa tenuiflora
Mint Suspicion Mentha
sp.
Mistletoe Love and affection Viscum album, Phoradendron flavescens
Motherwort Secret love Leonurus
cardiaca
Moss Rose Confession of love Portulaca
grandiflora
Myrtle Joy, Love and remembrance Leonurus cardiaca
N
Narcissus Formality, Egotism Narcissus pseudonarcissus L.
Nasturtium Symbolizes patriotism and conquest Tropaeolum majus
Nightshades Dark thoughts Solanum dulcamara
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