Achillea

Named after the Greek mythological character, Achilles, who used the flower to treat cuts and bruises on his wounded soldiers in War.

African Corn Lily

Comes from the Greek work Ixia meaning bird lime because of its sugary sticky sap.

Agapanthus

Comes from the Greek agape, meaning love and anthos meaning flower, flower of love.

Alstroemeria

Named after the Swedish Baron, Jonas Alstomer, by his friend Carolus Linnaeus in 1753. Wealth, prosperity, fortune.

Amaryllis

Pride, splendid beauty, timidity, pastoral poetry. Amaranth Immortality.

Anemone

From the Greek word, anemos meaning wind. Love, lust, abandonment and daintiness.

Anigozanthus

Comes from the Greek word anisus meaning unequal and anthos meaning flower, Plant with the unusual flower.

Anthurium

Hard working, think of me. Aster Comes from the Greek word meaning star. Symbol of love, daintiness, after thought.

Astrantia

Astrantia is an old plant name with the origin unknown. Since the flower is star shaped, it has been assumed that the Greek word astron meaning star plays a role in the origin of the name.

Baby`s Breath

Innocence, pure of heart. Bachelor’s Button Delicacy, hope in love, blessedness.

Bamboo

Based on Chinese tradition, the ingredients to a happy life are happiness, wealth and longevity.

Bells of Ireland

Good Luck, Luck of the Irish.

Birds of Paradise

Named for King George III’s wife, Charlotte of Macklenberg-Streliz, who was crowned Queen of England in 1761. Freedom, Good Perspective.

Bouvardia

Named after Louis XIII’s physician, Charles Boubard. Enthusiasm.

Bupleurum

From the Greek word boupleurs meaning Oxen rib.

Calla Lily

Named for Francesco Zantedeschia. Beauty. Camellia Many different meanings for different colors.

* Red means excellence.

* White means adorable and lovely.

* Pink means I long for your touch.

* Blue means you are the flame in my heart.

Carnation

Fascination, admiration, pure love, my heart yearns for you, a mother’s love.

Chrysanthemum

Named by Carolis Linnaeus in the 17th Century. Cheerfulness, you’re a wonderful friend, rest, loveliness, optimisim, abundance, wealth.

* Red means love.

* Yellow means slighted love.

* White means truth.

Cosmos

Comes from the Latin word kosmos meaning beautiful.

Daffodil

Based on the Greek mythology character, Narcissus, who was known to be so arrogant that when he looked into a mirror he fell in love with his reflection. He was later said to have been turned into the flower. Chivalry, respect, you are my only one, the sun shines when I’m with you, unrequited love.

Dahlias

Named for the Swedish botanist Dr. Anders Dahl. Dignity, elegance, good taste, instability.

Daisy

Named by Carolis Linnaeus in the 17th Century. Cheerfulness, you’re a wonderful friend, rest, loveliness, optimisim, abundance, wealth.

* Red means love.

* Yellow means slighted love.

* White means truth.

* Violet Named for Baron Walter Von Saint Paul Illaire who discovered the plant in Tanzania in 1892. Modesty, faithfulness, virtue.

Delphinium

Comes from the Greek word, delphis meaning dolphin. Flight of fancy, ardent attachment, agility.

Dandelion

Its name is a corruption of the French dents de lion, meaning “teeth” of the lion.

Dianthus

Comes from the Greek words Dios meaning god and Anthos meaning flower.

English Lavender

Comes from the Latin word lavare meaning to wash.

Equisetum

Comes from the Latin word equis meaning horse and seta meaning bristle.

Eucalyptus

Comes from the Greek word eu meaning well and kalypto to cover.

Forget-me-not

Faithful love, undying love, do not forget, memories.

Freesia

Named after a German physician , Dr. Friedrich Reese. Love, calm, careful, passion, rushed.

Gardenia

Named after a Dr. Alexander Garden a physician and botanist in South Carolina. Secret love, lovely.

Gerbera Daisy

Named for a German naturalist Traugott Gerber. Purity and strength.

Ginger

Diversity, unlimited wealth.

Gladiolus

Gladiolus is Latin for sword. Graceful, strong sense of character.

Godetia

Named for Captain William Clark. Pleasing.

Golden Craspedia

Edged and Frigid.

Golden Rod

Comes from the Latin word solido which means to make whole or strengthen.

Heather

Your wishes will come true, admiration for another.

Heliconia

Great returns.

Hyacinth

Named for the Greek mythology character, Hyakinthos, who was loved by the god of the sun, Apollo. Jealousy, on part of the god of the west wind, injured Hyakinthos causing blood to be shed. From the blood, the flower grew and Apollo named it for Hyakinthos. Consistency, please forgive me, jealousy, loveliness.

Hydrangea

Thank you for your understanding, heartlessness, arrogance, aloofness.

Iris

Named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow. Your friendship means the world to me, faith, hope, wisdom.

Kalanchoe

Endurence, lasting affection.

Leptospermum

Comes from the Greek words leptos meaning slender and sperma meaning seeds. Lilac Love or Absence of Passion.

Liatris

Enthusiasm.

Lily

Most colors have different meanings.

* Yellow means gay and walking on air.

* White means purity, virginity, majesty.

Lily of the Valley

Sweetness, you complete my life, return of happiness.

Limonium

Comes from the Greek word leumon which means meadow. Sympathy, remembrance, lasting beauty.

Lisianthus

Comes from the Greek word lysis meaning dissolution and anthos meaning flower.

Matsumoto Asters

Comes from the Latin word meaning star.

Narcissus

Comes from the Greek word Narcissus meaning numbness. Self-esteem and vanity.

Nerine

Named for the Nereids in Greek mythology. The nereids were sea nymphs and daughters of the sea god, Nereus.

Orchid

Comes from the Greek work orchis meaning testicle. Love, beauty, refinement.

Ornithogalum

Comes from the Greek word ornis meaning bird and gala meaning milk. Named for the star of Bethlehem that appeared in the biblical account of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Peonies

Happy marriage, prosperity. In China, the word for peony is sho yu meaning most beautifu.l Phlox Our souls are united. Means flame in Latin.

Pincushion

Protea Comes from the Greek God, Proteus who was known to be able to change into different shapes.

Pittosporum

Comes from the Greek word pitt meaning pitch seed.

Platycodon

Named balloon flower because buds look like inflated balloons ready to burst.

Plumeria

It is named in honor of the seventeenth-century French botanist Charles Plumier, who traveled to the New World documenting many plant and animal species.

Poinsettia

Symbolize good cheer and success and are said to bring wishes of mirth and celebration.

Poppy

Remembrance, wealth, pleasure, imagination, eternal sleep.

King Protea

Comes from the Greek god, Proteus who was known to be able to change into different shapes.

Queen Anne’s Lace

Haven, self-reliance.

Ranunculus

Comes from the Latin word ranunculus meaning little frog. You are in attractions. Salal Zest.

Rose

All roses are symbolic for love, however each color has a separate meaning.

* Red means love, respect, courage.

* Pink means grace, perfect happiness.

* Dark pink means gratitude.

* Light pink means admiration, sympathy.

* White means innocence, purity, secrecy, I’m worthy of you, you’re heavenly, humility.

* Yellow means undying lover, platonic love, friendship.

* Orange means passion, desire.

* Blue means extraordinary, mystery.

* Red and White means unity.

Spray Rose

All roses are symbolic for love, however each color has a separate meaning.

* Red means love, respect, courage.

* Pink means grace, perfect happiness.

* Dark pink means gratitude. Light pink means admiration, sympathy.

* White means innocence, purity, secrecy, I’m worthy of you, you’re heavenly, humility.

* Yellow means undying lover, platonic love, friendship.

* Orange means passion, desire.

* Blue means extraordinary, mystery.

* Red and White. means unity.

Salvia

Comes from the Latin word salvia which means to heal.

Sandersonia

Named for John Sanderson, who discovered the plant in 1851 in South Africa.

Snapdragon

Comes from the Greek word anti meaning like and rhin meaning nose. Gracious lady, presumption, graciousness.

Solidaster

Solid aster is named for its parents, Aster and solidago (golden rod).

Statice

Rememberance

Stephanotis

Comes from the Greek words stephanos meaning crown and otos meaning ear, a crown of ears. Luck, prosperity, wedding.

Stock

You will always be beautiful to me, lasting beauty, promptness.

Sweet Pea

Delicate pleasures.

Strawflower

Comes from the Greek words helisso meaning to turn around and chyrsos meaning gold. Never ending remembrance.

Scabiosa

Comes from the Greek word scabies meaning to itch.

Sunflower

Comes from the Greek word helios meaning sun and anthos meaning flowers. Adoration, pride, sunshine.

Trachelium

Comes from the Greek word meaning rough throat because of the medicinal uses to treat neck and throat pain. Neglected beauty.

Tuberose

Comes from the Greek word polis meaning white and anthos meaning flower. Voluptuousness.

Tulip

Like the rose, colors of tulips have different meanings.

* Red means declaration of love, believe me.

* Yellow means hopeless love, sunshine in your smile.

* General means perfect lover, frame, beautiful eyes.

Veronica

The origin of the name is disputed. It is unknown whether it was honoring St. Veronica or the markings of the same species of the flower resembled the markings on her sacred handkerchief she handed to Christ while he was carrying the Cross.

Waxflower

Named Geraldaton wax after the town in Australia where the flower originated. Happiness in Marriage.

Zinnia

Like the rose, Zinnias color represents different meanings

* Red means constancy.

* White means goodness.

* Pink means lasting affection.

* Yellow means daily remembrance.

* Mixed means in memory of a dear friend. General means thoughts of an absent friend.