Names of Flowers and Their Meanings

Names of Flowers and Their Meanings
Acacia	Hidden Love, Beauty in withdrawl, Platonic love
Allium	Pungent
Almond Blossom	Symbolizing hope, Delicacy, Sweetness
Alstroemeria	Virtues of friendship and devotion, Wealth, Prosperity and Fortune
Amaryllis	Pride
Ambrosia	Love requited
Anemone	A love that is diminishing, Vanishing hopes
Anthurium	Hospitality
Apple Blossom	Good fortune, Harbinger of better things, A strong liking
Arum	Intense feeling of love, Ardor
Arbutus	I love only thee
Azalea	A symbol of womanhood in China, Passion, Fragility, Take care
Baby's Breath	Purity of heart, Innocence
Bachelor Button	Celibacy, The blessedness of being single
Balm	Compassion, Empathy, Joke
Balsam	Fervent love
Begonia	Be cautious, A fanciful mind
Bird Of Paradise	Given by a woman to a man to symbolize faithfulness
Bittersweet	Truth, Loyalty
Black Bryony	Be my support
Bluebell	Gratitude, Constancy, Humility
Bouvardia	Enthusiasm
Buttercup	Riches, Childishness
Caladium	Immense delight and joy
Calla Lily	Purity, Resurrection
Camellia	Perfection, Gratitude
Carnation	Fascination, Distinction, and Love
Carnation (Light Red)	Admiration
Carnation (Red)	Deep love and affection, Aching heart
Carnation (White)	Pure love and good luck
Carnation (Pink)	Mother's undying love
Carnation (Purple)	Capriciousness
Casablanca Lily	Celebration
Cherry Blossom	Innocence, Spring and Simplicity (Japan), Women's dominance, Beauty and Feminine sexuality (China)
Christmas Rose	Allay my disquiet
Chrysanthemum	Joy, Optimism, Perfection
Clematis	Ingenuity, Artifice
Clover (Four-leaf)	Will you be mine?
Clover (White)	Think of me
Cornflower	Refinement, Delicacy
Crocus	Good cheer, Happiness, Do not treat me badly
Cyclamen	Good-Bye, Resignation
Daffodil	The sun is bright when I am with you, Respect, Sunshine, Unrequited love, Regard, Deceitful hopes
Dahlia	Elegance and Dignity, Forever thine, Novelty
Daisy	Beauty, Innocence, I will never tell, Loyal love, Purity
Dandelion	Love's oracle, Happiness, Faithfulness, Oracle
Date-Plum	Resistance
Day-Lily (Yellow)	Coquetry
Delphinium	Fun, Big-hearted
Dittany of Crete	Birth
Dog Rose	Pleasure and Pain
Dogwood	Am I indifferent to you?
Dragon Root	Ardor
Edelweiss	Noble purity, Courage, Daring
Eglantine	Poetry
Elderflower	Symbolizing Zeal
Endine	Frugality
Epigaea	Budding
Eucalyptus	Protection
Eupatorium	Delay
Euphorbia	Persistence
Fern	Fascination, Sincerity
Filbert	Reconciliation
Flax	Symbol of domesticity
Flora's Bell	Without pretentiousness
Flowering Reed	Confide in heaven
Forget-Me-Not	As its name suggests - Forget me not, Memories, True love
Forsythia	Expectation, Anticipation
Fuchsia	Good taste
Gardenia	Secret love, You are lovely
Galax	Encouragement
Geranium	Folly, Stupidity
Gerbera	You are the sunshine of my life
Gladiolus	Strength of character, Love at first sight, Generosity
Globe Amaranth	Unfading Love
Gloriosa Lily
Gloxinia	Love at first sight
Goats-Rue	Reason
Goldenrod	Be cautious
Goosefoot	Insult
Heliotrope	Devotion
Hibiscus	Delicate beauty, Consumed by love
Holly	Am I forgotten, Domestic happiness, Defense, Domestic Happiness
Hollyhock	Fruitfulness
Honey Flower	Secret love, Sweetness of disposition, Sweet, Affection
Honeysuckle	Bond of love
Honeysuckle (Coral)	I Love You
Hortensia	Carelessness
Hyacinth	Flower dedicated to Apollo, Rashness
Hyacinth (Yellow)	Jealousy
Iris	Wisdom and Valor, Faith, Promise in love, Hope, Message
Iris (German)	Flame
Iris (Yellow)	Passion
Ivy	Affection, Friendship, Fidelity, Wedded love
Ivy (Sprig of white tendrils)	Affection, Anxious to please
Indian Cress	Resignation
Ipomen Scarlet	Embrace
Indian Cane	Rendezvous
Ipomoea (Morning Glory)	I attach myself to you, Affection
Japonica	Symbol of love, Sincerity
Jasmine (Indian)	Love, Attachment
Jasmine (Yellow)	Elegance, Grace, Modesty
Jasmine (Spanish)	Sensuality
Jerusalem Oak	Your love is reciprocated
Jonquil	Sympathy, Desire, Affection returned, Love me, Affection Returned
Juniper	Chastity, Eternity, Succor
Kennedia	Intellectual beauty
King's Spear	Regret
Laburnum	Blackness
Lady's Slipper	Capricious beauty, Win me
Lantana	Rigor
Larkspur	Lightness, An open heart, Levity
Larkspur (White)	Happy-go-lucky, Joyful
Larkspur (Purple)	Sweet disposition
Laurel	Glory
Lavender	Devotion, Love, Distrust
Lemon Blossom	I promise to be true, Fidelity in love
Lilac	Pride, Beauty, Earliest love
Lily	Purity of heart, Majesty and Honor
Lily of the Valley	Humility, Happiness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Sweetness, Return of happiness
Lotus	Forgetful of the past, Estranged love
Lucerne	Life
Madder	Calumny
Magnolia	Perseverance, Nobility
Maidenhair	Discretion
Mallow	Sweetness, Delicate beauty
Manchineel	Betrayal
Mandrake	Scarcity
Maple	Reserve
Marigold	Sorrow, Jealousy, Caress, Pretty love, Affection, Sacred, Affection
Marjoram	Happiness, Joy
Mimosa	Secret Love
Mugwort	Happiness
Mulberry (Black)	Devotedness
Mulberry (White)	Prudence
Myrtle	Hebrew emblem of Marriage, Love
Nasturtium	Victory in Battle, Conquest
Narcissus	Stay as sweet as you are, Formality
Narcissus (White)	Selfishness
Nettle	Cruelty
Nightshade	Truth
Nosegay	Gallantry
Oak	Hospitality
Oleander	Caution
Olive	Peace
Oncidium Orchid
Ophrys (Fly)	Mistake
Ophrys (Spider)	Dexterity
Orange (Blossom)	Eternal Love, Innocence, Marriage and Fruitfulness
Orange (Tree)	Generosity
Orange (Milkweed)	Deceit
Orchid	Symbol of many children in China, Refinement, Beauty, Love
Orchid (Cattleya)	Mature charm
Osmunda	Reverie
Pansy	Merriment, Thoughtful reflection
Passion-Flower	Belief
Peach Blossom	I am your captive
Peppermint	Warmth of feeling, Cordiality
Periwinkle	Sweet remembrance
Petunia	Your presence soothes me, Anger, Resentment, Anger
Phlox	Harmony, A good partnership
Poppy (General)	Imagination, Oblivion, Eternal sleep
Primrose (Evening)	Inconstancy
Quaking Grass	A symbol of agitation
Queen Anne's Lace	Fantasy
Rose	Beauty
Rose (Coral)	Desire
Rose (Dark pink)	Thankfulness
Rose (Pale pink)	Joy, Grace
Rose (Pink)	Grace and Sweetness, Secret love, Perfect happiness, Secret Love
Rose (Red)	Passion, Love
Rose (White)	Purity, Virginity
Rose (Yellow)	Infidelity, Jealousy
Rosebud (Red)	Pure and Lovely
Rosemary	Remembrance, Healing balm
Rhododendron	I am dangerous, Danger, Beware
Saffron	Abuse
Sage	Great respect, Wisdom, Female fidelity, Esteem
Satin-Flower	Sincerity
Snapdragon	Strength, Gracious lady
Snowdrop	Consolation, Hope
Spider Flower	Elope with me
Star of Bethlehem	Reconciliation, Atonement
Strawberry	Goodness
Strawberry of the Indies	Deceitful appearances
Sunflower (Tall)	Pride, False riches
Sunflower (Dwarf)	Adoration
Sweet Pea	Thank you for a lovely time, Blissful pleasure, Departure, Good-by
Sweet William	Gallantry, Grant me one smile
Teasel	Misanthropy, Benefit
Thorn Apple	I dreamed of thee
Thyme	Activity
Tiger-flower	Cruelty
Trumpet Flower	Separation
Tuberose	Dangerous pleasures
Tulip	Fame, Perfect lover, Flower Emblem of Holland
Tulip (Red)	Declaration of love, Believe me
Tulip (Yellow)	Hopeless love, There's sunshine in your smile
Tulip (Variegated)	Beautiful eyes
Valerian	Accommodating disposition
Venus Flytrap	Caught at Last
Verbena	Sensibility, Pray for me
Veronica	Fidelity
Vervain	Enchantment
Viburnum (Prickly)	Severity
Violet	Modesty
Violet (White)	Let’s take a chance
Violet (Blue)	Love, Faithfulness, Watchfulness
Virgin's-Bower	Artifice
Viscaria	Will you dance with me?
Wallflower	Lasting beauty, Fidelity, Faithful in adversity
Water Lily	Purity of heart
Water Lily (Yellow)	Growing indifference
Water Lily (White)	Eloquence
Wild Rose (Tree)	Poetical person
Windflower	Sincerity, Love, Abandonment
Wisteria	Welcome
Witch Hazel	A spell
Wood-Sorrel	Joy
Whortleberry	Treachery
Xeranthemum	Cheerful in adversity
Yarrow	Healing, Health
Yew	Sadness
Zephyranth	Fond Caresses
Zinnia	Thoughts of absent friends
Zinnia (Magenta)	Lasting Affection
Zinnia (Scarlet)	Constancy
Zinnia (White)	Goodness
Zinnia (Yellow)	Daily remembrance