Flower Meanings Dictionary

A shrub or small tree with large, showy flowers that change color from white to pink to deep red over the course of a day.

Herbaceous perennial with large, glossy, lobed leaves and tall spikes of white or purplish flowers.

Alliums are bulbous perennials with spherical or umbel-shaped flower heads composed of small, star-shaped florets. The leaves are typically long, slender, and grass-like.

Succulent plant with thick, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves that are gray-green in color and have serrated edges.

Amaryllis is a bulbous flowering plant with large, showy flowers that bloom atop tall stems. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and can be up to 10 inches in diameter.

Herbaceous perennial with deeply lobed leaves and showy, cup-shaped flowers in various colors.

Tall, herbaceous biennial plant with large, bipinnate leaves and rounded, compound umbels of small, greenish-white flowers.

A tropical plant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and long-lasting, waxy flowers that grow on tall spikes. The flowers have a distinctive shape, with a colorful spathe surrounding a long, protruding spadix.

Delicate, five-petaled flowers that bloom in clusters on apple trees in early spring, ranging in color from pure white to soft pink.

Evergreen tree with flat, scale-like leaves and small, oblong cones. Dense, pyramidal shape.

Daisy-like flowers with star-shaped flower heads, often in shades of purple, pink, or white. They have a yellow center disk.

Herbaceous perennial with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and star-shaped flowers in clusters.

Shrub with glossy evergreen leaves and showy, funnel-shaped flowers in clusters

Delicate, branching stems with numerous tiny white or pink flowers that form a cloud-like appearance.

Annual flowering plant with slender, grayish-green stems and leaves, producing vibrant blue, pink, white, or purple thistle-like flowers.

Basil is an aromatic herb with large, green, oval-shaped leaves and small white or purple flowers.

Evergreen shrub or tree with aromatic, leathery, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers

Compact, bushy plant with glossy, rounded leaves and clusters of small, delicate flowers.

Exotic-looking flower with long, pointed petals resembling a bird's head and plumage, emerging from a beak-like spathe.

A climbing woody vine with small greenish-white flowers and bright orange-yellow fruits that split open to reveal red arils.

Herbaceous annual or short-lived perennial with bright yellow daisy-like flowers featuring dark brown centers, and rough, hairy leaves.

Bluebells are perennial bulbous plants that produce clusters of bell-shaped, nodding flowers on tall, slender stems. The leaves are long, narrow, and strap-shaped.

Borage is an annual herb with coarse, hairy leaves and star-shaped blue flowers. The plant grows up to 60 cm tall.

Perennial herb with clustered orange or yellow flowers and hairy stems and leaves

A tall, elegant flower with a single white spathe surrounding a yellow spadix, atop long green stems with glossy, arrow-shaped leaves.

Evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and showy, round flowers that can be single or double in form.

A low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, white flowers that bloom in dense clusters.

Herbaceous perennial with narrow, gray-green leaves and showy, fragrant flowers with fringed petals

Celosia is an annual herb with showy, brightly colored flower spikes that resemble flames or brains. The flowers can be red, orange, yellow, pink, or purple.

Chamomile is a small, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. It has a sweet, apple-like scent.

Chives are a perennial herb with slender, hollow, grass-like leaves and spherical pink or purple flower heads.

Chrysanthemums are herbaceous perennial plants with deeply lobed leaves and large, showy flower heads that come in a variety of shapes and colors.

Climbing vine with woody stems and showy flowers ranging from small to large, in various shapes and colors.

A low-growing herbaceous perennial with trifoliate leaves and globular white or pinkish flower heads.

Delicate, bell-shaped flowers with spurred petals, held above fern-like foliage.

Daisy-like flowers with yellow, orange, or red petals surrounding a dark center disk, on slender stems with narrow leaves.

Coriander is an annual herb with delicate, lacy leaves and small, white or pale pink flowers. The plant can grow up to 50 cm tall.

Cosmos are tall, slender annuals with daisy-like flowers and feathery foliage. The flowers are typically single, semi-double, or double, and come in shades of pink, purple, red, and white.

Small, compact plant with oval, hairy leaves and tubular, two-lipped flowers.

Small, cup-shaped flowers with six petals and prominent stamens, emerging from corms.

Cyclamen are small, compact plants with heart-shaped leaves and delicate, nodding flowers that bloom on tall stems. The flowers have five reflexed petals and come in shades of pink, red, white, and purple.

Perennial flowering plant with trumpet-shaped flowers and long, slender leaves. Flowers are typically yellow or white with a central cup-shaped corona.

Dahlias are tuberous perennials with showy, colorful flowers that come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, from small pompoms to large dinner plate blooms.

Perennial plant with long, slender leaves and showy flowers that typically last only one day, blooming in succession over several weeks.

Tall spikes of showy, spurred flowers in various shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. Deeply lobed leaves on sturdy stems.

Herbaceous perennial with narrow, greyish-green leaves and showy, fragrant flowers with fringed petals.

Dill is an annual herb with delicate, feathery leaves and small yellow flowers growing in umbels. It has a slender, hollow stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height.

A small, herbaceous perennial with white, woolly, star-shaped flowers and silvery-grey leaves.

Fennel is an aromatic herb with feathery green leaves and yellow umbrella-shaped flower clusters.

Flowerless, vascular plants with feathery or leafy fronds

Small, delicate blue flowers with yellow centers, growing in clusters on hairy stems with oblong leaves.

Tall spikes of tubular, bell-shaped flowers with speckled throats, arranged along one side of the stem. Leaves are alternately arranged, lance-shaped, and slightly hairy.

Freesias are small, herbaceous perennial flowering plants with sword-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers that grow in a variety of colors on one-sided spikes.

Evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white, waxy flowers.

Herbaceous perennial with rounded, lobed leaves and clusters of five-petaled flowers

Gerbera daisies are large, showy flowers with a central disc surrounded by colorful petals. They have long, slender stems and grow in clumps.

Tall spikes of funnel-shaped flowers, growing from corms. Leaves are sword-shaped.

Tall, erect perennial herb with clusters of small, bright yellow flowers on top of the stems.

Heliotrope is a small shrub with oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, fragrant flowers. The flowers are typically deep purple or violet in color and have a distinct vanilla-like scent.

Evergreen perennial with leathery, palmate leaves and cup-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink, purple, and green.

Hibiscus is a flowering plant with large, showy flowers that can be up to 6 inches in diameter. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and have five or more petals.

Evergreen shrub or tree with glossy, spiny leaves and red berries

Tall, erect, herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial with large, showy flowers along the stem.

A climbing vine with oval, opposite leaves and fragrant, tubular flowers that bloom in clusters. The flowers start white and fade to yellow.

Hyacinths are bulbous perennials with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and fragrant, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in dense clusters on upright spikes.

Deciduous shrub with large, rounded flower clusters in shades of blue, pink, purple, or white, and broad, dark green leaves.

Hyssop is a herbaceous perennial plant with narrow, dark green leaves and spikes of small, tubular blue, pink, or white flowers.

Tall, showy perennial with sword-shaped leaves and large, intricate flowers featuring three upright petals (standards) and three drooping sepals (falls).

Evergreen climbing vine with lobed, glossy leaves.

A climbing vine with dark green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers.

A perennial orchid with a distinctive pouch-shaped labellum resembling a slipper, flanked by two large basal leaves.

Lantana is a perennial flowering plant with rough, hairy leaves and clusters of small, tubular flowers in a variety of colors including red, orange, yellow, pink, and white. The flowers change color as they mature.

Tall spikes of showy, spurred flowers in various shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. Deeply lobed leaves on sturdy stems.

Lavender is a small, branching, evergreen shrub with narrow, gray-green leaves and spikes of fragrant, purple flowers.

Lemon balm is a perennial herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves and small white or pale pink flowers. The leaves have a mild lemon scent.

Deciduous shrub with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant, tubular flowers in dense panicles

Large, showy flowers with six petals, long stamens, and a variety of colors and patterns.

A sweetly scented, low-growing perennial with arching stems and small, bell-shaped white flowers.

Lobelia is a small, delicate annual or perennial herb with slender stems and vibrant flowers. The flowers are typically tubular or funnel-shaped, with five lobes and two lips.