Flower Folklore

Azalea - First love, a tender romance

Begonia -a warning. also, red begonias are traditional protective flowers for windowboxes

crocus -new beginnings, youth, and happiness

daisy -innocence, simplicity, and joy

echinacea -skill and dexterity

foxglove -faerie magick, a wish

gardenia -charmed, “i love you”

hydrangea -protection, “hopelessly devoted to you”

iris -messages sacred to the greco-roman goddess of the rainbow, Iris.

jonquil -esteem, chivalry, and holding someone in high regard

kalanchoe -fame and personal status

lilac -first love, beauty, and faerie favorite

morning glory (blue) -protection, and it is sacred to the goddess venus/aphrodite

nigella (love in a mist) -kiss me, a rare love

orchid -exotic passion, luxury, and love

pansy -ease a broken heart and bring affection and cheer

queen anne’s lace -homecoming and shelter

ranunculus -bedazzled

sunflower -the magic and might of the sun; esteem and riches

tiger lily -energy and erotic love

violet -enchantment and protection against faerie mischief

wisteria -welcome

yellow rose -friendship and sunshine

zinnia -friendship

[Ellen Dugan]