OTP: Say it with flowers

Say it with flowers

May 19, 2007

Giving a meaning to flowers is attributed to ancient Greek and Roman
culture. Florigraphy, or the language of flowers, was revived during the
19th century, when giving flowers became a common way to express feelings.

Here are some of the meanings for common flowers:

Rose love

Tulip fame

Violet faithfulness

Iris power

Nasturtium patience

Lilac first love

Geranium comfort

Hydrangea heartlessness

Fuschia taste

Dogwood durability

Coreopsis cheerful

Cyclamen shyness

Buttercup ingratitude

Hollyhock ambition

Morning glory affectation

Dandelion wisdom

Daffodil regard

Sunflower haughtiness

Sweet pea pleasure

Magnolia love of nature

Azalea temperance

Forget-me-not true love

Zinnia absent friends

Honeysuckle generosity

Bluebell constancy

Anemone expectation

SOURCES: FACTMONSTER.COM; UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION