Flowers and Their Meanings

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Clover – Fertility and blessings in the home. (Although a 4-leaf clover is a well known symbol of good luck, did you know that a 5-leaf clover is a symbol of bad luck?)
Columbine – Abandoned love.
Cornflower – Delicacy.
Crocus – Happiness, cheerfulness, attachment.
Cyclamen – A sad goodbye.
Daffodil – Unrequited love.
Dahlia – Tastefulness, fashion.
Daisy – Loyal love, gentleness, pure love, innocence and virtue.
Dandelion – Faithfulness.
Edelweiss – Courage.
Fennel – Strength.
Fern – Sincerity, magic, confidence.
Fir – Time.
Flax – A good home.
Forget-me-not – Faithfulness and memory.
Forsythia - Anticipation.
Gardenia – Secret love.
Geranium – Stupidity.
Gladiolus – Sincerity.
Gloxinia – Love at first sight.
Goldenrod – Good fortune.
Heather (Purple) – Admiration and beauty.
Heather (White) – Protection.
Heather (Pink) – Good luck.
Heliotrope – Eternal love.
Hibiscus – Beauty.
Holly – Knowledge of the future.
Honeysuckle – Sweetness.
Hyacinth (Purple) – “I am sorry.”
Hyacinth (White) – “I will pray for you.”
Hyacinth (Yellow) – “I am jealous.”
Hydrangea – Understanding.
Iris – Faith, wisdom, meaningful friendship.
Ivy – Wedded love, dedication, fidelity, affection, marital friendship.
Jasmine (Red) – Childlike happiness and playfulness.
Jasmine (White) – Cheerfulness and friendliness.
Jasmine (Yellow) – Modesty.
Jonquil – Desire.
Larkspur – “I’m ready to love.”
Laurel – Success.
Lavender – Dedication, loyalty.

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