Common name |
Meaning |
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| Acacia | Regeneration, perseverance, and integrity all around the globe |  |
| Agapanthus | Secret love |  |
| Allium | Unity, good fortune, prosperity, humility, and patience |  |
| Alyssum | Sweetness of soul |  |
| Amaranthus | Immortality |  |
| Amaryllis | Pride, strength, determination |  |
| Anemone | Forgotten love |  |
| Anise hyssop | Cleanliness | |
| Aster | Love, wisdom, faith |  |
| Azalea | Wealth, elegance |  |
| Baby’s breath | Everlasting love |  |
| Bachelor’s button | Protection, healing |  |
| Balloon flower | Endless love |  |
| Bee balm | Sympathy, clarity of thought |  |
| Begonia | Uniqueness, harmony, gratitude, or caution |  |
| Bellflower | Gratitude, constancy, support, romance |  |
| Bergenia | Health and renewal |  |
| Black-eyed Susan | Encouragement |  |
| Bleeding heart | Passionate love and romance |  |
| Bluebell | Gratitude, humility |  |
| Bottlebrush | Abundance, laughter, joy, celebration of birth |  |
| Buttercup | Joy, youthfulness |  |
| Butterfly bush | Rebirth, resurrection |  |
| Calendula | Joy, remembrance, endurance, healing |  |
| Californian poppy | Sleep, peace |  |
| Calla lily | Life, fertility |  |
| Camellia | Passion, desire, a courageous death | |
| Candytuft | Sweetness, indifference |  |
| Canna lily | Innocence, youth |  |
| Cape leadwort | Hope, good wishes |  |
| Cardinal flower | Romantic love, passion |  |
| Carnation | Fascination, motherly love |  |
| Catharanthus (periwinkle) | Progress, happy memories, youth, purity, strength |  |
| Celosia | True love, diligence, independence, courage |  |
| Chicory | Faithful love |  |
| Chrysanthemum | Friendship, happiness |  |
| Clover | Good fortune and luck |  |
| Columbine | Strength, wisdom, peace |  |
| Coneflower | Strength, healing |  |
| Cosmos | Order, harmony |  |
| Crocus | Rebirth, cheerfulness, happiness |  |
| Cyclamen | Devoted heart |  |
| Daffodil | Rebirth, new beginnings |  |
| Dahlia | Elegance, dignity, confidence, beauty |  |
| Daisy | Purity and innocence |  |
| Dandelion | Faithfulness, happiness, courage, health |  |
| Daphne | Honesty, innocence |  |
| Delphinium | Lightness, fun, levity, joy |  |
| Diascia | Fidelity, friendship |  |
| Edelweiss | Courage, bravery |  |
| Evening primrose | Young love |  |
| Feverfew | Protection |  |
| Flaming katy | Prosperity and wealth |  |
| Forget-me-not | True love |  |
| Forsythia | Anticipation, spring sun |  |
| Foxglove | Insincerity |  |
| Frangipani | Perfection, springtime, new beginnings |  |
| Freesia | Friendship |  |
| Gardenia | Trust, hope, peace, renewal, and protection |  |
| Gazania | Wealth |  |
| Geranium | Happiness, good health, good wishes, and friendship |  |
| Gerbera | Innocence, purity, cheerfulness, loyal love |  |
| Geum | Purity |  |
| Gladioli | Strength of character, remembrance, faithfulness |  |
| Goldenrod | Encouragement |  |
| Grape hyacinth | Wisdom, tranquillity |  |
| Hawthorn | Hope, fertility |  |
| Heather | Good luck |  |
| Hellebore | Peace, tranquillity |  |
| Helenium | Tenderness, tears |  |
| Hibiscus | Rare and delicate beauty |  |
| Hollyhock | Ambition |  |
| Honeysuckle | Pure happiness |  |
| Hosta | Friendship, devotion |  |
| Hyacinth | Peace, commitment and beauty, but also of power and pride. |
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| Hydrangea | Gratitude, grace, beauty |  |
| Impatiens | Motherly love |  |
| Iris | Wisdom, hope, trust |  |
| Ixia | Happiness |  |
| Jasmine | Love, beauty, warmth |  |
| Kalmia | Perseverance |  |
| Lantana | Rigor |  |
| Lavender | Happiness, love, devotion, peace |  |
| Lilac | Purity and innocence |  |
| Lily | Purity, passion, rebirth |  |
| Lily of the valley | Purity |  |
| Lobelia | Pity, malevolence |  |
| Lotus | Strength, resilience |  |
| Lunaria | Honesty, money, sincerity |  |
| Lupin | Happiness, imagination, creativity |  |
| Magnolia | Perseverance, beauty, purity, and nobility |  |
| Mandevilla | Thoughtlessness |  |
| Marigold | Power, strength |  |
| Matthiola | Beauty, happiness, joy |  |
| Morning glory | Unrequited love |  |
| Moss rose (portulaca) | Confession of love |  |
| Nasturtium | Patriotism |  |
| Nigella | Harmony, love |  |
| Orange blossom | Good fortune |  |
| Orchid | Love, luxury, beauty, strength |  |
| Pansy | Love |  |
| Peony | Love, honour, happiness, wealth |  |
| Petunia | Resentment, anger |  |
| Phlox | Harmony, compatibility, unity, partnership, agreement |  |
| Poppy | Red (remembrance), black (remembrance of black, African, Caribbean and Pacific Islanders), purple (remembrance of animals lost at war) |
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| Queen Anne’s lace symbolism | Safety, refuge |  |
| Ranunculus | Charm and attractiveness |  |
| Rose | Red (romance), white (love, purity), yellow (friendship), orange (love), pink (grace) |
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| Snapdragon | Strength, persistence, grace under pressure |  |
| Snowdrop | Sympathy |  |
| Strawflower | Immortality |  |
| Sunflower | Loyalty |  |
| Sweet pea | Blissful pleasure |  |
| Tulip | Perfect love |  |
| Violet | Honesty, protection, dreams, healing, remembrance |  |
| Wallflower | Fidelity |  |
| Winter jasmine | Love, money, prophetic dreams, unconditional and eternal love |  |
| Wisteria | Long life |  |
| Zinnia | Acclaim, affection, friendship, everlasting love, remembrance, and tribute |
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