Flowers & Their Meanings
Here’s a list of the flowers and their meanings. Each flower is presented with information about:
- Main flower meanings
- Flower color meaning
- Flower symbolism in different cultures and history
- Interesting and fun facts
- Meaningful botanical and medicinal properties
- Gift giving tips and special occasions
Ever wondered whether you should offer a red or pink rose, or what the bouquet of white and yellow flowers you just received means? How about how to say thank you? We are offering an easy way to navigate through contemporary and traditional meanings, so you can confidently go to your florist or pick flowers in your garden knowing the hidden message they convey.
Daisy Flower
When someone is talking about a daisy, what specifically do they mean? Usually, they just mean a… >>All Daisy Flower Meanings
Gladiolus Flower
Gladiolus flowers bloom on a long spike that ranges from 2 to 4 feet tall. These attractive flowers open… >>All Gladiolus Flower Meanings
Hibiscus Flower
No movie or painting in a tropical land is complete without showing a girl with a flower in her hair. The… >>All Hibiscus Flower Meanings
Iris Flower
The iris is often associated with royalty and it’s no wonder. This regal flower puts on quite a show in the… >>All Iris Flower Meanings
Jasmine Flower
Jasmine is a popular flower associated with love and romance. Its showy white blooms and heav… >>All Jasmine Flower Meanings
Lilly Flower
Unlike most other flowers, the perennial Lily never truly goes dormant. The strength and beauty… >> All Lilly Flower Meanings
Magnolia Flower
People have loved magnolias for thousands of years. They love them so much that they argue over just… >>All Magnolia Flower Meanings
Orchid Flower
Orchids are the largest family of blooming flowers with over 25,000 species and over 100,000 varieties… >>All Orchid FLower Meanings
Peony Flower
The Peony’s thick ruffled blooms and ability to return spring after spring for 100 years or longer gives it… >>All Peony Flower Meanings
Plumeria Flower
The mere mention of Hawaii likely conjures up images of the beautiful and fragrant plumeria flower. While… >>All Plumeria Flower Meanings
Tulip Flower
Rising up in the early summer to produce cup-shaped blossoms in all colors, the Tulip plays an important… >>All Tulip Flower Meanings
Aster Flower
Asters are a popular daisy-like flower that have grown wild since ancient times. Many people are surprised… >>All Aster Flower Meanings
Camellia Flower
Nothing says spring quite like camellias in bloom. These evergreen shrubs produce an abundance of… >>All Camellia Flower Meanings
Chrysanthemum Flower
Also known as the mum, the Chrysanthemum is a common bedding plant used in lands… >>All Chrysanthemum Flower Meanings
Daffodil Flower
Daffodils are one of the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring and are often associated with spring… >>All Daffodil Flower Meanings
Rose Flower
The rose is one of the most famous and beloved of all flowers. As William Shakespeare once wrote… >>All Rose Flower Meanings
Lilac Flower
It’s easy to find lilacs and lilac bushes in North America. They seem to have always been in America… >>All Lilac Flower Meanings
Forget Me Not Flower
It’s easy to overlook a wild clump of Forget Me Not because most plants produce small flowers… >>All Forget Me Not Flower Meanings
Lotus Flower
Flowers often pick up religious and spiritual meanings because they rise from dirt and only show their… >>All Lotus Flower Meanings
Poppy Flower
Few flowers played such an important role in religion, mythology, politics, and medicine as the Poppy… >>All Poppy Flower Meanings
Amaryllis Flower
Amaryllis flowers in bloom are spectacular additions to any garden or bouquet. Originally from tropical… >>All Amaryllis Flower Meanings
Freesia Flower
Delicate freesias are best known for their dainty blooms and profuse citrus scent. While they are spring… >>All Freesia Flower Meanings
Lavender Flower
Lavender flowers are spike-like flowers composed of multiple, small purple flowers or “florets” on long… >>All Lavender Flower Meanings
Gardenia Flower
Bright white with sweet fragrance, Gardenias are often chosen for wedding bouquets. These flowers… >>All Gardenia Flower Meanings
Snapdragon Flower
There are about 40 species of snapdragons or dragon plants, also known as the plant genus Antirrhi... >>All Snapdragon Flower Meanings
Carnation Flower
Carnations have enjoyed a varied and rich history filled with symbolism and legend. They are thought to… >>All Carnation Flower Meanings
Anemone Flower
When it comes to looking delicate and graceful, Anemone flowers are experts. These charming blooms… >>All Anemone Flower Meanings
Dogwood Flower
The Dogwood is not the most popular or most common flowering tree, but it has still developed a… >>All Dogwood Flower Meanings
Narcissus Flower
Whether you call them Narcissus, Daffodils, or Jonquils, these cheerful flowers are among the earliest… >>All Narcissus Flower Meanings
Bird of Paradise Flower
The stunning tropical plants known as the Bird of Paradise family all stop people dead in their tracks… >>All Bird of Paradise Flower Meanings
Azalea Flower
Azaleas are now one of the most popular landscaping flowers in the U.S. and other countries, but the… >>All Azalea Flower Meanings
Snowdrop Flower
The lovely snowdrop is one of the first flowers to appear in the spring as it works its way through the… >>All Snowdrop Flower Meanings
Pansy Flower
The pansy flower is beautiful little flower well loved for it’s charm, versatility and adding a swath of… >>All Pansy Flower Meanings
Columbine Flower
The columbine flower is a very interesting perennial wildflower with an intriguing history. This is a hardy… >>All Columbine Flower Meanings
Marigold Flower
Not all flowers used as a symbol feature showy blossoms or stately vegetation. Sometimes the biggest… >>All Marigold Flower Meanings
Edelweiss Flower
This flower signifies deep love and devotion whereby men harvest the flower on daring steeps and fatal… >>All Edelweiss Flower Meanings
Hydrangea Flower
Flowers brighten up our lives with their beauty and fragrance, but the power of a flower goes a lot deeper… >>All Hydrangea Flower Meanings
Morning Glory Flower
The morning glory flower is a flower of duality. The Victorian meaning of morning glory is either love… >>All Morning Glory Flower Meanings
Zinnia Flower
The zinnia flower is one of the most exuberant flowers you will want to grow in your garden. Among one… >>All Zinnia Flower Meanings
Bleeding Heart Flower
While some flowers are subtle or send mixed messages, the Bleeding Heart is both bold and… >>All Bleeding Heart Flower Meanings
Larkspur Flower
Larkspur is an old-fashioned annual flower grown for its tall spires in shades of pink, red, yellow, blue… >>All Larkspur Flower Meanings
Hyacinth Flower
The hyacinth flower is a lovely cool weather perennial plant formerly considered related to the lily and… >>All Hyacinth Flower Meanings
Heather Flower
The heather flower is an evergreen flowering shrub with hundreds of bell shaped flowers up and down… >>All Heather Flower Meanings
Gerbera Flower
The gerbera daisy is native to south Africa and lush with bright colors and a happy beauty about it. These… >>All Gerbera Flower Meanings
Dandelion Flower
You might curse it as a weed when it pops up in your lawn, but the Dandelion is beautiful and full of… >>All Dandelion Flower Meanings
Frangipani Flower
Few tropical flowers are as delicate and pure looking as the Frangipani. Also commonly known as plumeria… >>All Frangipani Flower Meanings
Buttercup Flower
The cheery buttercup grows wild throughout much of North American and blankets fields and roadsides… >>All Buttercup Flower Meanings
Sampaguita Flower
The sampaquita flower is a tropical flower that grows wild throughout Southern Asia and the South Pacific… >>All Sampaguita Flower Meanings
Crocus Flower
The crocus is one of the first flowers to emerge in the spring. It is often referred to as the light bulb flower… >>All Crocus Flower Meanings
Lisianthus Flower
Some of the most beautiful bouquet flowers start out from humble origins. Whether it’s a lotus rising… >>All Lisianthus Flower Meanings
Sakura Flower
While many people think of the Victorian era in England when talking about flower symbolism… >>All Sakura Flower Meanings
Stargazer Flower
While many of the plants called lilies sold in the flower arrangement business are not actually related… >>All Stargazer Flower Meanings
Calla Lily Flower
Most flowers given as gifts are cut from the trees or plants producing them. With a limited lifespan, these… >>All Calla Lily Flower Meanings
Protea Flower
Protea flowers are native to the southern hemisphere, primarily Australia and South Africa, but can… >>All Protea Flower Meanings
Star of Bethlehem Flower
The Star of Bethlehem plant is a spring and summer blooming bulb that produces star-shaped… >>All Star of Bethlehem Flower Meanings
Statice Flower
Statice is grown as both a cut flower and for use in dried flower arrangements. This airy flower is… >>All Statice Flower Meanings
Delphinium Flower
If subtle blossoms are more your style than showy tropical blooms, the delphinium deserves your… >>All Delphinium Flower Meanings
Baby Breath Flower
For years in the early 1990s, florists tucked delicate sprigs of baby’s breath into practically every… >>All Baby Breath Flower Meanings
Alstroemeria Flower
If you usually stick to the common tulips and roses when sending flowers to others for holidays and… >>All Alstroemeria Flower Meanings
Cactus Flower
Cacti, the plural name for the humble cactus, have earned a well-deserved reputation over the years… >>All Cactus Flower Meanings
Begonia Flower
Strolling through a flower shop is a great way to see flowers from all over the world you’ve never… >>All Begonia Flower Meanings
Wisteria Flower
The pea family, Fabaceae, is full of purple blossoms ranging from tiny roadside weeds to massive… >>All Wisteria Flower Meanings
Petunia Flower
Petunias are a popular flowering plant typically seen in hanging baskets or cascading from window… >>All Petunia Flower Meanings
Anthurium Flower
Arum family of plants includes over 1000 species of plants commonly referred to as anthuriums… >>All Anthurium Flower Meanings
Myrtle Flower
The myrtle flower has a rich history as a flower of love and marriage. It has played a role in both Greek… >>All Myrtle Flower Meanings
Eustoma Flower
Not all of the most beautiful flowers in the floral arrangement palette come from exotic and far off… >>All Eustoma Flower Meanings
Stock Flower
The name makes it sound average and normal, but the stock flower is actually quite special. Although… >>All Stock Flower Meanings
Ranunculus Flower
The mention of the ranunculus flower typically conjures images of showy flowers with ruffles of… >>All Ranunculus Flower Meanings
Periwinkle Flower
It’s easy to miss the Periwinkle flower and simply step over it. The diminutive bloom is easily… >>All Periwinkle Flower Meanings
Geranium Flower
The mention of geraniums typically conjures up images of bright red blooms against rich green… >>All Geranium Flower Meanings
Sunflower
The sunflower is not the rarest flower, but it’s still a beautiful symbol of power for many people… >>All Sunflower Meanings
Dahlia Flower
When it comes to building a bouquet that really stands out, the Dahlia is a reliable addition because… >>All Dahlia Flower Meanings
Flowers By Meaning
Flowers Meaning Strength
Few things feel worse than your strength faltering when you’re in the midst of the challenge of a lifetime… >>All Flowers Meaning Strength
Flowers Meaning Family
The botanical world is full of symbols. While you might look out your window and see nothing but… >>All Flowers Meaning Family
Funeral Flowers
Funeral flowers serve as a final tribute to the life of the deceased and bring comfort to the mourning. >>All Funeral Flower Meanings
Japanese Flower Meanings
The Japanese also use flowers to express their feelings, but many of the meanings differ from Victorian… >>All Japanese Flower Meanings
Flower of Life
Despite adorning temples built as early as 1600 B.C., it’s still not entirely clear what the ancients… >>All Flower of Life Meanings
Language of Flowers
Despite being little more than the reproductive organs of plants, flowers have fascinated humans… >>More on the Language of Flowers
Birth Flower Meanings
If you are the type of person to collect jewelry with your birth stone or make bouquets with specific… >>All Birth Flower Meanings
Flowers Meaning Love
Aside from being used to honor the dead and perform religious ceremonies, beautiful flowers are… >>All Flowers Meaning Love
Christmas Flower Meanings
The mere mention of Christmas likely conjures up images of fresh cut flowers of red and white nestled… >>All Christmas Flower Meanings
Chinese Flower Meanings
The Chinese culture is rich with flower symbolism that permeates both cultural practices and artistic… >>All Chinese Flower Meanings
Flowers Meaning Friendship
Modern culture doesn’t celebrate friendships quite as much as people did just a few decades ago. Look… >>All Friendship Flower Meanings
Easter Flowers
Easter is a joyous holiday celebrated in the spring to honor the resurrection of Christ. Easter Flo… >>All Easter Flower Meanings
Flowers Meaning Peace
Flowers have been used to represent certain emotions and meanings in many cultures throughout history… >>All Peace Flower Meanings
Flowers Meaning Death
A flower is a beautiful symbol of life, but those simple petals can also represent peace after death… >>All Flowers Meaning Death Meanings
Mother’s Day Flowers
The first official Mother’s Day began in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson declared it… >>All Mother’s Day Flower Meanings
Sympathy Flowers
When a sudden and unexpected loss leaves a friend or coworker grieving and in bereavement… >>All Sympathy Flower Meanings
White Flowers
White flowers are often overlooked today for their more colorful counterparts, but the… >>All White Flower Meanings
Purple Flowers
While basic dyes and pigments existed thousands of years ago for decorating with, purple was… >>All Purple Flower Meanings
Blue Flowers
Blue is the universal color of peace and tranquility, which often carries over to the meaning of… >>All Blue Flowers Meanings
Yellow Flowers
Yellow flowers commonly evoke feelings of happiness and cheer, which is exactly what they… >>All Yellow Flowers Meanings
Flower Color Meanings
Flowers have been used to convey messages of love and admiration for thousands of years… >>All Flower Color Meanings
Pink Flowers
Flowers can brighten up your day and let your loved one you’re thinking about them. However… >>All Pink Flowers Meanings
10 Most Beautiful Flowers
The world is full of beautiful flowers, with even the humblest yellow dandelion adding a little… >>All Most Beautiful Flower Meanings
Rare Flowers
The term rare flower is not well-defined. For some, rare means a flower that is near extinction, while… >>All Rare Flowers
May Birth Flowers
May is a month full of flowers since it bridges the gap between spring and summer inn most… >>All May Birth Flower Meanings