Vanessa Diffenbaugh: The Language of Flowers

Magnolia ( Magnolia ) … Dignity

Marigold ( Calendula ) … Grief

Marjoram ( Origanum ) … Blushes

Marsh marigold ( Caltha palustris ) … Desire for riches

Meadow saffron ( Colchicumautumnale ) … My best daysare past

Meadowsweet ( Filipendula ulmaria ) … Uselessness

Michealmas daisy ( Aster amellus ) … Farewell

Mignonette ( Reseda odorata ) … Yourqualities surpass your charms

Mimosa ( Mimosa ) … Sensitivity

Mistletoe ( Viscum ) … I surmount allobstacles

Mock orange ( Pittosporumundulatum ) … Counterfeit

Monkshood ( Aconitum ) … Chivalry

Morning glory ( Ipomoea ) … Coquetry

Moss ( Bryopsida ) … Maternal love

Mullein ( Verbascum ) … Take courage

Mustard ( Brassica ) … I am hurt

Myrtle ( Myrtus ) … Love

Narcissus ( Narcissus ) … Self-love

Nasturtium ( Tropaeolum majus ) … Impetuous love

Nettle ( Urtica ) … Cruelty

Oats ( Avena sativa ) … The witchingsoul of music

Oleander ( Nerium oleander ) … Beware

Olive ( Olea europaea ) … Peace

Orange ( Citrus sinensis ) … Generosity

Orange blossom ( Citrus sinensis ) … Your purity equals your loveliness

Orchid ( Orchidaceae ) … Refined beauty

Oregano ( Origanum vulgare ) … Joy

Pansy ( Viola ) … Think of me

Parsley ( Petroselinum crispum ) … Festivity

Passionflower ( Passiflora ) … Faith

Peach ( Prunus persica ) … Your charmsare unequaled

Peach blossom ( Prunus persica ) … I amyour captive

Pear ( Pyrus ) … Affection

Pear blossom ( Pyrus ) … Comfort

Peony ( Paeonia ) … Anger

Peppermint ( Mentha ) … Warmth offeeling

Periwinkle ( Vinca minor ) … Tenderrecollections

Persimmon ( Diospyros kaki ) … Buryme amid nature’s beauty

Petunia ( Petunia ) … Your presencesoothes me

Phlox ( Phlox ) … Our souls are united

Pineapple ( Ananas comosus ) … You areperfect

Pink ( Dianthus ) … Pure love

Plum ( Prunus domestica ) … Keep yourpromises

Poinsettia ( Euphorbia pulcherrima ) … Be of good cheer

Polyanthus ( Primula ) … Confidence

Pomegranate ( Punica granatum ) … Foolishness

Pomegranate blossom ( Punicagranatum ) … Mature elegance

Poplar, black ( Populus nigra ) … Courage

Poplar, white ( Populus alba ) … Time

Poppy ( Papaver ) … Fantasticextravagance

Potato ( Solanum tuberosum ) … Benevolence

Potato vine ( Solanum jasminoides ) … You are delicious

Primrose ( Primula ) … Childhood

Protea ( Protea ) … Courage

Purple coneflower ( Echinaceapurpurea ) … Strength and health

Queen Anne’s lace ( Ammi majus ) … Fantasy

Quince ( Cydonia oblonga ) … Temptation

Ranunculus ( Ranunculus asiaticus ) … You are radiant with charms

Raspberry ( Rubus ) … Remorse

Redbud ( Cercis ) … Betrayal

Rhododendron ( Rhododendron ) … Beware

Rhubarb ( Rheum ) … Advice

Rose, burgundy ( Rosa ) … Unconsciousbeauty

Rose, moss ( Rosa ) … Confession of love

Rose, orange ( Rosa ) … Fascination

Rose, pale peach ( Rosa ) … Modesty

Rose, pink ( Rosa ) … Grace

Rose, purple ( Rosa ) … Enchantment

Rose, red ( Rosa ) … Love

Rose, white ( Rosa ) … A heartunacquainted with love

Rose, yellow ( Rosa ) … Infidelity

Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) … Remembrance

Saffron ( Crocus sativus ) … Beware ofexcess

Sage ( Salvia officinalis ) … Good healthand long life

Saint-John’s-wort ( Hypericumperforatum ) … Superstition

Saxifraga ( Saxifraga ) … Affection

Scabiosa ( Scabiosa ) … Unfortunatelove

Scarlet Pimpernel ( Anagallis arvensis ) … Change

Snapdragon ( Antirrhinum majus ) … Presumption

Snowdrop ( Galanthus ) … Consolationand hope

Sorrel ( Rumex acetosa ) … Parentalaffection

Speedwell ( Veronica ) … Fidelity

Spirea ( Spiraea ) … Victory

Star-of-Bethlehem ( Ornithogalum umbellatum ) … Purity

Starwort ( Stellaria ) … Welcome

Stephanotis ( Stephanotis floribunda ) … Happiness in marriage

Stock ( Malcolmia maritima ) … You will always be beautifulto me

Stonecrop ( Sedum ) … Tranquility

Strawberry ( Fragaria ) … Perfection

Sunflower ( Helianthus annuus ) … Falseriches

Sweet briar ( Rosa rubiginosa ) … Simplicity

Sweet pea ( Lathyrus odoratus ) … Delicate pleasures

Sweet William ( Dianthus barbatus ) … Gallantry

Tansy ( Tanacetum ) … I declare waragainst you

Thistle, common ( Cirsium ) … Misanthropy

Thrift ( Armeria ) … Sympathy

Thyme ( Thymus ) … Activity

Trachelium ( Trachelium ) … Neglectedbeauty

Trillium ( Trillium ) … Modest beauty

Trumpet vine ( Campsis radicans ) … Fame

Tuberose ( Polianthes tuberosa ) … Dangerous pleasures

Tulip ( Tulipa ) … Declarationof love

Turnip ( Brassica rapa ) … Charity