Common Flower Meanings

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Botanical Name	Common Name	Meanings
Acacia	Acacia	Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love
Aconitum	Aconite	Beware, a deadly foe is near
	Agapanthus	Secret Love
	Allium	Strengh; Unity; Humility; Patience
	Alstroemeria	Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune
	Ambrosia	Your love is reciprocated
Hippeastrum	Amaryllis	Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity
	Anenome	Forsaken; Expectations
	Anthurium	Lover
Callistephus	Aster	Symbol of love; Elegance; Daintiness; Afterthought
	Azalea	Temperance
Gypsophila	Baby's Breath	Pure of heart; Innocence
Centaurea Cyanus	Bachelor's Button	Hope in love; Felicity; Delicacy; Single blessedness
Begonia	Begonia	A Facinful Nature; Beware
Mollucella Laevis	Bells of Ireland	Good luck
Scilla Nutans	Bluebell	Humility; Everlasting love
	Bouvardia	Enthusiasm
	Bird of Paradise	Magnificence
	Buttercup	Childishness
	Cactus	Endurance
	Caladium	Great joy and delight
	Calla Lily	Magnificent Beauty
	Camellia	Gratitude; Perfection
	Camellia (blue)	You're a flame in my heart
	Camellia (pink)	Longing for you
	Camelia (white)	You're adorable; Perfected love
	Camellia (red)	Unpretending excellance
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Carnation	Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Carnation (Red)	My heart aches for you; Admiration; Fascination
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Carnation ( Pink)	I'll never forget you; Woman's love
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Carnation (Purple)	Capriciousness
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Carnation (erigated)	Sorry I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Carnation (White)	Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Ardent Love; Woman's good luck gift; You're adorable
Dianthus Caryophyllus	Carnation (Yellow)	Rejection; You have disappointed me; Disdain
Dendranthema	Chrysanthemum	Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Rest; Lovliness; Abundance; Wealth
Dendranthema	Chrysanthemum (Red)	Love
Dendranthema	Chrysanthemum (Yellow)	Slighted love
Dendranthema	Chrysanthemum (White)	Truth; Loyal Love
	Crocus	Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness
Cyclamen	Cyclamen	Resignation; Goodbye
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	Daffodil	You're the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you
Dahlia	Dahlia	Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability
	Daisy	Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance
	Dandelion	Rustic love; Love's oracle
	Delphinium	Flights of fancy; Ardent attachment
	Fern	Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic
	Fleur De Lis	Flame; Burning
Myosotis	Forget-Me-Not	Hope; True love; Remembrance
	Forsythia	Good natured; Innocence; Anticipation
	Freesia	Thoughtfulness; Innocence; Trust; Friendship
	Galax	Encouragement
	Gardenia	Purity; Sweet love; You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement
Hardy Cranesbill	Geranium	Folly; Stupidity
	Gladiolus	Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Admiration
	Gloxinia	Love at first sight
	Grass	Submission
Erica	Heather (Lavender)	Beauty; Admiration; Solitude
	Heather (White)	Beauty; Protection; Wishes will come true
	Hibiscus	Delicate beauty
	Holly	Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defense
Hyacinthus	Hyacinth	Playful; Games; Sports; Rashness
Hyacinthus	Hyacinth (Blue)	Constancy
Hyacinthus	Hyacinth (Purple)	Please forgive me; Sorrow
Hyacinthus	Hyacinth (Red / Pink)	Play
Hyacinthus	Hyacinth (White)	Lovliness; I'll pray for you
Hyacinthus	Hyacinth (Yellow)	Jealousy
Hydrangea	Hydrangea	Frigidity; Heartlessness
Iris	Iris	Faith; Hope; Wisdom; Valor; Promise;
	Ivy	Wedded love; Fidelity; Marriage
Narcissus	Jonquil	Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me
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	Larkspur	Open Heart; Lightness
Syringa	Lilac (Purple)	First emotion of love
Syringa	Lilac (White)	Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty
Zantedeschia	Lily (Calla)	Beauty
Hermerocallis	Lily (Day)	Conquetry
	Lily (Eucharis)	Maiden charms
	Lily (Tiger)	Wealth; Pride; Prosperity
	Lily of the Valley	Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness
Lilium Longiflorum	Longi Lily	Pure; Modest
	Magnolia	Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity
Tagetes	Marigold	Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair
Acacia	Mimosa, Bloom	Concealed love; Sensitivity
Aconitum	Monkshood	Chivalry; Beware; A deadly foe is near
	Moss	Maternal love; Charity
Vinca	Myrtle	Duty; Affection; Home; Love; Discipline; Instruction
	Narcissus	Self Admiration; Egotism;
Tropaeolum	Nasturtium	Patriotism; Conquest; Victory in battle
	Oak Leaves	Bravery
	Oleander	Caution; Beauty; Grace
	Olive Branche	Peace
	Orange Blossom	Eternal love; Purity; Innocence; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Lovliness
	Orchid	Love; Beauty; Long Life
	Orchid (Cattleaya)	Mature charm
	Palm Leaves	Victory; Success
Viola	Pansy	Thoughtful reflection; Merriment
	Peony	Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Good Heatlh & Prosperity
Petunia Hybrida	Petunia	Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me
Phlox	Phlox	Our souls are united
	Pine	Hope; Pity
	Poinsettia	Be of good cheer
Papaver	Poppy	Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion
Papaver	Poppy (Red)	Pleasure
Papaver	Poppy (White)	Consolation
Papaver	Poppy (Yellow)	Wealth; Success
Primula	Primrose	I can't live without you
Lamarckiana	Primrose (Evening)	Inconstancy
Ammi Majus	Queen Anne's Lace	Haven
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	Ranunculus	Radiant; Charming
	Rhododendron	Danger; Caution
	Rose (Red)	Love; I love you; Respect; Courage
	Rose (Pink)	Grace; Gratitude; Admiration
	Rose (Deep Pink)	Thank you
	Rose (Light Pink)	Admiration
	Rose (Yellow)	Friendship; Joy; Freedom
	Rose (White)	Humility; Innocence; Purity
	Rose (Peach / Coral)	Enthusiasm; Desire
	Rose (Orange)	Passion; Enthusiasm; Desire
	Roses (Red & White)	Unity
	Rose (Single Red)	I love you; New Love
	Rose (Long Stemmed)	I will remember you always
	Rose (Short Stemmed)	Sweetheart; Girlhood
	Roses (Assorted Colours)	You're everything to me
	Roses (Mature Blooms)	Gratitude
	Roses (Single Full Bloom)	I love you; I still love you
	Rosebud	Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of love
	Rosebud (Red)	Pure; Lovely
	Rosebud (White)	Girlhood
	Rosemary	Remembrance
	Salal	Zest
Antirrhinum	Snapdragon	Gracious lady; Deception; Presumption
	Spearmint	Warm Sentiments
	Spider Flower (Mum)	Elope with me
	Star of Bethlehem	Purity
	Statice	Sympathy; Rememberance; Success
	Stephanotis	Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel; Come to me
Matthiola	Stock	Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful to me
Helianthus	Sunflower	Adoration; Pride; Sunshine
Lathyrus	Sweet Pea	Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you for a lovely time
Dianthus Barbatus	Sweet William	Grant me one smile; Gallantry
	Tuberose	Dangerous Pleasure
Tulipa	Tulip	Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion
Tulipa	Tulip (Red)	Believe me; Declaration of love
Tulipa	Tulip (Yellow)	There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love
Tulipa	Tulip (Variegated)	Beautiful eyes
	Verbena	Will you get your wish?
	Veronica	Fidelity
Viola	Violet	Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue
Viola	Violet (Blue)	I'll always be true; Watchfulness
Viola	Violet (White)	Let's take a chance on happiness
	Viscaria	Will you dance with me?
Erysimum	Wallflower	Fidelity in adversity
	Water Lily	Purity of heart
	Wax Flower	Riches
Sinensis	Wisteria	Welcome
Xeranthemum		Eternity; Immortality
	Yarrow	Healing or Sorrow
Zinnia	Zinnia	Thoughts of absent friends
Zinnia	Zinnia (Magenta)	Lasting affection
Zinnia	Zinnia (Scarlet)	Constancy
Zinnia	Zinnia (White)	Goodness
Zinnia	Zinnia (Yellow)	Daily rememberance
Zinnia	Zinnia (Mixed)	Thinking / In memory of an absent friend