Flower Meanings

View the meanings of flowers from Iris to Myrtle. Flowers are more than just pretty decorations. They can also convey messages and emotions that words cannot express. For centuries, people have used flowers as a way to communicate their feelings, wishes, and intentions to others. This practice is known as the language of flowers, or floriography.

A-D | E-H | I-M | N-Q | R-U | V-Z

Iris - Faith, Wisdom, Valor
Ivy - Friendship

Jasmine, Red - Folly and Glee
Jasmine, White - Amiability and Cheerfulness
Jasmine, Yellow - Timidity and Modesty
Jonquil - Violent Sympathy and Desire

Lady's Slipper - Capricious Beauty
Larkspur - Open Heart
Laurel - Success and Renown
Lavender - Constancy
Lilac, Mauve - "Do You Still Love Me"
Lilac, Pink - Youth and Acceptance
Lilac, White - "My First Dream Of Love"
Lily, Calla - Majestic Beauty
Lily, Orange - Hatred and Disdain
Lily, White - Majesty and Purity
Lily-Of-The-Valley - Purity and Humility
Lotus - Mystery and Truth
Love-In-The-Mist/Nigell - Delicacy and Perplexity

Magnolia - Dignity, Splendid Beauty
Marigold - Sacred Affection
Marjoram - Comfort and Consolation
Marvel-Of-Peru - Flame of Love
Mistletoe - Affection and Love
Mimosa - Sensitivity
Myrtle - Love, Mirth and Joy