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Flower Meanings Dictionary
Discover the hidden language of flowers and their timeless symbolism
Flower Meanings with Pictures
Discover the hidden meanings and symbolism behind different flowers. Each flower carries its own unique message and significance.
Abatina
Mandevilla sanderi
Family: Malvaceae
Meaning: Fickleness
Abatina
Mandevilla sanderi
Also known as: Confederate Rose, Cotton Rose, Dixie Rosemallow
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Fickleness
Growing Information
- Native to: China
- Blooming Period: June to November
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink, Red
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Malvaceae
Uses
Garden: Specimen plant, Hedge, Container
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat skin conditions
Acanthus
Acanthus mollis
Family: Acanthaceae
Meaning: The fine art, Artifice

About
Herbaceous perennial with large, glossy, lobed leaves and tall spikes of white or purplish flowers.
Meaning & Symbolism
The fine art, Artifice
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Purple
- Season: Summer
- Family: Acanthaceae
Uses
Garden: Border plant, Architectural foliage
Medicinal: Traditionally used for skin conditions and burns
Allium
Allium cepa
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Meaning: Unity, Patience

About
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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Unity, Patience
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Asia, North America
- Blooming Period: May to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Pink, White, Yellow
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
Uses
Garden: Border, Rock Garden, Cut Flower
Medicinal: Antibacterial, Antifungal
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Aloe
Aloe vera
Family: Asphodelaceae
Meaning: Affection, also Grief
Aloe
Aloe vera
Also known as: True Aloe, Burn Plant, Lily of the Desert, Elephant's Gall
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Succulent plant with thick, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves that are gray-green in color and have serrated edges.
Meaning & Symbolism
Affection, also Grief
Growing Information
- Native to: Arabian Peninsula, North Africa
- Blooming Period: May to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green
- Season: Summer
- Family: Asphodelaceae
Uses
Garden: Ornamental plant, Drought-tolerant landscaping
Medicinal: Soothes burns and skin irritations, Promotes wound healing, Moisturizes skin
Amaryllis
Hippeastrum hybridum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Meaning: Pride
Amaryllis
Hippeastrum hybridum
Also known as: Amaryllis, Belladonna Lily, Naked Lady
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Pride
Growing Information
- Native to: South America, Central America
- Blooming Period: December to April
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, White, Orange, Multi-colored
- Season: Winter, Spring
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
Uses
Garden: Container plant, Indoor plant
Medicinal: Traditionally used as a diuretic and emmenagogue
Anemone
Anemone coronaria
Family: Ranunculaceae
Meaning: Forsaken
Anemone
Anemone coronaria
Also known as: Poppy Anemone, Windflower, Lily-of-the-Field
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Herbaceous perennial with deeply lobed leaves and showy, cup-shaped flowers in various colors.
Meaning & Symbolism
Forsaken
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region, Middle East
- Blooming Period: March to June
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, White
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Ranunculaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Containers, Cut flowers
Medicinal: Traditionally used for rheumatism and gout
Angelica
Angelica archangelica
Family: Apiaceae
Meaning: Inspiration
Angelica
Angelica archangelica
Also known as: Garden Angelica, Wild Celery, Norwegian Angelica
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Tall, herbaceous biennial plant with large, bipinnate leaves and rounded, compound umbels of small, greenish-white flowers.
Meaning & Symbolism
Inspiration
Growing Information
- Native to: Northern Europe, Siberia
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green
- Season: summer
- Family: Apiaceae
Uses
Garden: border, woodland, herb garden
Medicinal: digestive aid, respiratory support, anti-inflammatory
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum
Family: Araceae
Meaning: Hospitality
Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum
Also known as: Flamingo Flower, Tailflower, Painted Tongue, Painter's Palette
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Hospitality
Growing Information
- Native to: Central America, South America, Caribbean
- Blooming Period: January to December
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, White, Purple, Orange
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Araceae
Uses
Garden: Indoor potted plant, Tropical gardens
Apple blossom
Malus domestica
Family: Rosaceae
Meaning: Preference

About
Delicate, five-petaled flowers that bloom in clusters on apple trees in early spring, ranging in color from pure white to soft pink.
Meaning & Symbolism
Preference
Growing Information
- Native to: Central Asia
- Blooming Period: April to May
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink
- Season: Spring
- Family: Rosaceae
Uses
Garden: Ornamental tree, Attracts pollinators
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Anti-inflammatory
Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
Family: Cupressaceae
Meaning: Unchanging friendship
Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
Also known as: Northern White Cedar, Eastern Arborvitae, Tree of Life
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Evergreen tree with flat, scale-like leaves and small, oblong cones. Dense, pyramidal shape.
Meaning & Symbolism
Unchanging friendship
Growing Information
- Native to: Eastern North America
- Blooming Period: Information not available
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green
- Season:
- Family: Cupressaceae
Uses
Garden: Hedges, Screens, Windbreaks
Medicinal: Historically used by Native Americans for various ailments
Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Symbol of love, Daintiness
Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Also known as: Starwort, Michaelmas Daisy, Frost Flower
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Daisy-like flowers with star-shaped flower heads, often in shades of purple, pink, or white. They have a yellow center disk.
Meaning & Symbolism
Symbol of love, Daintiness
Growing Information
- Native to: North America, Europe, Asia
- Blooming Period: July to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Pink, White
- Season: Late summer, Fall
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Containers, Cut flowers
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat colds and flu
Astra
Callistephus chinensis
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Afterthought

About
Herbaceous perennial with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Meaning & Symbolism
Afterthought
Growing Information
- Native to: Eastern North America
- Blooming Period: August to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Blue, Pink, White
- Season: Late Summer, Fall
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Beds, Butterfly Gardens, Wildflower Gardens, Cut Flowers
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat colds and flu
Azalea
Rhododendron spp.
Family: Ericaceae
Meaning: Take care of yourself

About
Shrub with glossy evergreen leaves and showy, funnel-shaped flowers in clusters
Meaning & Symbolism
Take care of yourself
Growing Information
- Native to: Asia, North America
- Blooming Period: April to June
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Pink, Red, White, Purple, Orange, Yellow
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Ericaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Mass plantings, Woodland gardens, Foundation plantings
Medicinal: Traditionally used for treating skin irritations and wounds
Baby's breath
Gypsophila paniculata
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Meaning: Everlasting Love
Baby's breath
Gypsophila paniculata
Also known as: Baby's Breath, Common Gypsophila, Panicled Baby's Breath
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Delicate, branching stems with numerous tiny white or pink flowers that form a cloud-like appearance.
Meaning & Symbolism
Everlasting Love
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Asia
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
Uses
Garden: Border plant, Filler in bouquets and arrangements
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat skin conditions
Bachelor's button
Centaurea cyanus
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Single blessedness
Bachelor's button
Centaurea cyanus
Also known as: Cornflower, Bluebottle, Boutonniere Flower, Hurt Sickle, Cyani Flower
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Annual flowering plant with slender, grayish-green stems and leaves, producing vibrant blue, pink, white, or purple thistle-like flowers.
Meaning & Symbolism
Single blessedness
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Mediterranean region
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue, Pink, White, Purple
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Beds, Cutting gardens, Wildflower gardens
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat eye irritation and infections
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Family: Lamiaceae
Meaning: Good wishes
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Also known as: Sweet Basil, Saint Joseph's Wort, Thai Basil, Holy Basil
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Basil is an aromatic herb with large, green, oval-shaped leaves and small white or purple flowers.
Meaning & Symbolism
Good wishes
Growing Information
- Native to: India, Southeast Asia
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green, White, Purple
- Season: Summer
- Family: Lamiaceae
Uses
Garden: Herb gardens, Container gardens, Companion planting
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Anti-inflammatory, Stress relief
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Bay tree
Laurus nobilis
Family: Lauraceae
Meaning: Glory
Bay tree
Laurus nobilis
Also known as: Bay laurel, Sweet bay, Grecian laurel, True laurel
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Evergreen shrub or tree with aromatic, leathery, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers
Meaning & Symbolism
Glory
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region
- Blooming Period: April to May
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green, Yellow
- Season: Spring
- Family: Lauraceae
Uses
Garden: Hedges, Topiary, Container plants
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Anti-inflammatory
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Begonia
Begonia x sempervirens
Family: Begoniaceae
Meaning: Beware
Begonia
Begonia x sempervirens
Also known as: Wax Begonia, Fibrous Begonia, Bedding Begonia
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Compact, bushy plant with glossy, rounded leaves and clusters of small, delicate flowers.
Meaning & Symbolism
Beware
Growing Information
- Native to: South America, Central America
- Blooming Period: May to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, White
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Family: Begoniaceae
Uses
Garden: Bedding, Borders, Containers
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Family: Strelitziaceae
Meaning: Joyfulness
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Also known as: Bird of Paradise, Crane Flower, Bird's Tongue Flower
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Exotic-looking flower with long, pointed petals resembling a bird's head and plumage, emerging from a beak-like spathe.
Meaning & Symbolism
Joyfulness
Growing Information
- Native to: South Africa
- Blooming Period: September to May
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Orange, Blue, White
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Family: Strelitziaceae
Uses
Garden: Ornamental plant, Cut flower
Bittersweet
Celastrus scandens
Family: Celastraceae
Meaning: Truth
Bittersweet
Celastrus scandens
Also known as: American Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Waxwork
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A climbing woody vine with small greenish-white flowers and bright orange-yellow fruits that split open to reveal red arils.
Meaning & Symbolism
Truth
Growing Information
- Native to: North America
- Blooming Period: June to July
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green, White, Orange, Yellow, Red
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Celastraceae
Uses
Garden: Climbing vine, Ornamental berries
Medicinal: Traditional Native American medicine
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Justice
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Also known as: Black-eyed Susan, Brown-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy, Golden Jerusalem
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Herbaceous annual or short-lived perennial with bright yellow daisy-like flowers featuring dark brown centers, and rough, hairy leaves.
Meaning & Symbolism
Justice
Growing Information
- Native to: North America
- Blooming Period: June to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Yellow, Brown
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Mass plantings, Wildflower gardens, Cut flowers
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat colds, flu, infections, and snake bites
Bluebell
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Family: Asparagaceae
Meaning: Humility
Bluebell
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Also known as: English Bluebell, Wild Hyacinth, Wood Bell, Fairy Flower
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Humility
Growing Information
- Native to: Western Europe, British Isles
- Blooming Period: April to May
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue, Purple, Pink, White
- Season: Spring
- Family: Asparagaceae
Uses
Garden: Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Underplanting for Trees and Shrubs
Medicinal: Traditionally used as a styptic and diuretic
Borage
Borago officinalis
Family: Boraginaceae
Meaning: Bluntness, Directness
Borage
Borago officinalis
Also known as: Starflower, Bee Bread, Bee Plant, Talewort
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Borage is an annual herb with coarse, hairy leaves and star-shaped blue flowers. The plant grows up to 60 cm tall.
Meaning & Symbolism
Bluntness, Directness
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue, Pink, White
- Season: Summer
- Family: Boraginaceae
Uses
Garden: Cottage gardens, Wildflower gardens, Herb gardens, Attracts bees and butterflies
Medicinal: Reduces fever, Relieves cough, Soothes sore throat, Eases rheumatism
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Butterfly weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Family: Apocynaceae
Meaning: Let me go
Butterfly weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Also known as: Butterfly weed, Pleurisy root, Orange milkweed, Chigger flower
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Perennial herb with clustered orange or yellow flowers and hairy stems and leaves
Meaning & Symbolism
Let me go
Growing Information
- Native to: North America
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Orange, Yellow
- Season: Summer
- Family: Apocynaceae
Uses
Garden: Butterfly gardens, Wildflower gardens, Meadows, Borders
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat pleurisy and other lung ailments
Calla lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Family: Araceae
Meaning: Beauty
Calla lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Also known as: Arum lily, Lily of the Nile, Easter lily
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A tall, elegant flower with a single white spathe surrounding a yellow spadix, atop long green stems with glossy, arrow-shaped leaves.
Meaning & Symbolism
Beauty
Growing Information
- Native to: Southern Africa
- Blooming Period: March to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Yellow
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Araceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Containers, Cut flowers
Medicinal: Traditionally used for wound healing and skin conditions
Camellia
Camellia japonica
Family: Theaceae
Meaning: Admiration, Perfection

About
Evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and showy, round flowers that can be single or double in form.
Meaning & Symbolism
Admiration, Perfection
Growing Information
- Native to: China, Japan, Korea
- Blooming Period: October to April
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, White
- Season: Winter, Spring
- Family: Theaceae
Uses
Garden: Hedges, Screens, Borders, Container plants
Medicinal: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Candytuft
Iberis sempervirens
Family: Brassicaceae
Meaning: Indifference
Candytuft
Iberis sempervirens
Also known as: Evergreen Candytuft, Perennial Candytuft
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A low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, white flowers that bloom in dense clusters.
Meaning & Symbolism
Indifference
Growing Information
- Native to: Southern Europe, Western Asia
- Blooming Period: April to June
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Brassicaceae
Uses
Garden: Rock gardens, Border edging, Ground cover
Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Meaning: Fascination, Female love

About
Herbaceous perennial with narrow, gray-green leaves and showy, fragrant flowers with fringed petals
Meaning & Symbolism
Fascination, Female love
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region
- Blooming Period: May to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
Uses
Garden: Bedding, Borders, Containers, Cut flowers
Medicinal: Diuretic, Vermifuge
Celosia
Celosia argentea
Family: Amaranthaceae
Meaning: Humor, Warmth
Celosia
Celosia argentea
Also known as: Cockscomb, Woolflower, Brain Celosia, Wheat Celosia
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Humor, Warmth
Growing Information
- Native to: Africa, Asia, South America
- Blooming Period: June to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Purple
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Amaranthaceae
Uses
Garden: Bedding plant, Container plant, Cut flower
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, and bleeding
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Patience in adversity
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Also known as: German Chamomile, Wild Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
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Chamomile is a small, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. It has a sweet, apple-like scent.
Meaning & Symbolism
Patience in adversity
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Asia
- Blooming Period: May to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Yellow
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Border plant, Ground cover, Container plant
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Anxiety relief, Insomnia treatment, Anti-inflammatory
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Meaning: Usefulness

About
Chives are a perennial herb with slender, hollow, grass-like leaves and spherical pink or purple flower heads.
Meaning & Symbolism
Usefulness
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Asia, North America
- Blooming Period: May to July
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Pink, Purple
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
Uses
Garden: Herb gardens, Container gardens, Edging, Companion planting
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Mild stimulant, Antiseptic properties
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum morifolium
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Honesty, Fidelity

About
Chrysanthemums are herbaceous perennial plants with deeply lobed leaves and large, showy flower heads that come in a variety of shapes and colors.
Meaning & Symbolism
Honesty, Fidelity
Growing Information
- Native to: Asia, Northeastern Europe
- Blooming Period: July to November
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Red, Purple, Brown
- Season: Autumn
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Bedding plants, Container plants, Cut flowers
Medicinal: Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial
Clematis
Clematis vitalba
Family: Ranunculaceae
Meaning: Mental beauty
Clematis
Clematis vitalba
Also known as: Leather Flower, Traveller's Joy, Virgin's Bower, Old Man's Beard
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Climbing vine with woody stems and showy flowers ranging from small to large, in various shapes and colors.
Meaning & Symbolism
Mental beauty
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Asia, North America
- Blooming Period: May to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Blue, Pink, Red, White
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Family: Ranunculaceae
Uses
Garden: Trellises, Arbors, Fences, Walls
Medicinal: Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory
Clover
Trifolium repens
Family: Fabaceae
Meaning: Think of me
Clover
Trifolium repens
Also known as: White Clover, Dutch Clover, Ladino Clover, Shamrock
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A low-growing herbaceous perennial with trifoliate leaves and globular white or pinkish flower heads.
Meaning & Symbolism
Think of me
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, North Africa, Asia
- Blooming Period: April to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Family: Fabaceae
Uses
Garden: Ground cover, Lawn alternative, Erosion control, Nitrogen fixation
Medicinal: Anti-inflammatory, Expectorant, Diuretic
Columbine
Aquilegia vulgaris
Family: Ranunculaceae
Meaning: Foolishness, Folly
Columbine
Aquilegia vulgaris
Also known as: European Columbine, Granny's Bonnet, Crowfoot
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Delicate, bell-shaped flowers with spurred petals, held above fern-like foliage.
Meaning & Symbolism
Foolishness, Folly
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, North Africa
- Blooming Period: May to July
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Blue, White, Pink
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Ranunculaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Cottage gardens, Woodland gardens
Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Always cheerful

About
Daisy-like flowers with yellow, orange, or red petals surrounding a dark center disk, on slender stems with narrow leaves.
Meaning & Symbolism
Always cheerful
Growing Information
- Native to: North America, Central America
- Blooming Period: June to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Yellow, Orange, Red
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Containers, Cutting gardens, Wildflower gardens
Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Family: Apiaceae
Meaning: Hidden worth

About
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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Hidden worth
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean, Western Asia, Southern Europe
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink
- Season: Summer
- Family: Apiaceae
Uses
Garden: Herb gardens, Container gardens
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Harmony

About
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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Harmony
Growing Information
- Native to: Mexico, Central America, South America
- Blooming Period: June to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Pink, Purple, Red, White
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Beds, Cutting gardens, Cottage gardens
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat fever and parasitic infections
Crab blossom
Malvaviscus arboreus
Family: Gesneriaceae
Meaning: Ill nature
Crab blossom
Malvaviscus arboreus
Also known as: Crab blossom, False African violet, Cape primrose
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Small, compact plant with oval, hairy leaves and tubular, two-lipped flowers.
Meaning & Symbolism
Ill nature
Growing Information
- Native to: South Africa
- Blooming Period: April to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Pink, White
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Gesneriaceae
Uses
Garden: Indoor container plant, Terrarium plant
Crocus
Crocus sativus
Family: Iridaceae
Meaning: Cheerfulness

About
Small, cup-shaped flowers with six petals and prominent stamens, emerging from corms.
Meaning & Symbolism
Cheerfulness
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean, Middle East, Central Asia
- Blooming Period: September to November
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, White
- Season: Fall
- Family: Iridaceae
Uses
Garden: Rock Gardens, Borders, Containers
Medicinal: Traditional medicine for digestive issues
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum
Family: Primulaceae
Meaning: Resignation, Goodbye
Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum
Also known as: Florist's Cyclamen, Persian Cyclamen, Sowbread
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Resignation, Goodbye
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region, Northern Africa, Western Asia
- Blooming Period: October to April
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Pink, Red, White, Purple
- Season: Winter, Spring
- Family: Primulaceae
Uses
Garden: Container plant, Indoor plant
Medicinal: Traditionally used as a purgative and to treat worms
Daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Meaning: Regard, Unequalled love

About
Perennial flowering plant with trumpet-shaped flowers and long, slender leaves. Flowers are typically yellow or white with a central cup-shaped corona.
Meaning & Symbolism
Regard, Unequalled love
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, North Africa, West Asia
- Blooming Period: March to May
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Yellow, White
- Season: Spring
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Naturalized areas, Cut flowers
Medicinal: Historically used for various ailments, but not recommended due to toxicity
Dahlia
Dahlia pinnata
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Elegance, Dignity
Dahlia
Dahlia pinnata
Also known as: Garden Dahlia, Dinner Plate Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Elegance, Dignity
Growing Information
- Native to: Mexico, Central America
- Blooming Period: July to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow, Orange, Multi-colored
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Beds, Containers, Cut flowers
Daylily
Hemerocallis fulva
Family: Asphodelaceae
Meaning: Coquetry, Chinese Mother

About
Perennial plant with long, slender leaves and showy flowers that typically last only one day, blooming in succession over several weeks.
Meaning & Symbolism
Coquetry, Chinese Mother
Growing Information
- Native to: Asia, Europe
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple
- Season: Summer
- Family: Asphodelaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Beds, Containers, Groundcover
Medicinal: Traditionally used in Chinese medicine
Delphinium
Delphinium elatum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Meaning: Boldness
Delphinium
Delphinium elatum
Also known as: Larkspur, Lark's Heel, Lark's Claw, Knight's Spur
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Tall spikes of showy, spurred flowers in various shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. Deeply lobed leaves on sturdy stems.
Meaning & Symbolism
Boldness
Growing Information
- Native to: Northern Hemisphere, Mountainous Regions
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue, Purple, Pink, White
- Season: Summer
- Family: Ranunculaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Cutting Gardens, Cottage Gardens
Medicinal: Traditionally used for respiratory issues and as a sedative
Dianthus
Dianthus caryophyllus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Meaning: Pure love

About
Herbaceous perennial with narrow, greyish-green leaves and showy, fragrant flowers with fringed petals.
Meaning & Symbolism
Pure love
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region
- Blooming Period: May to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
Uses
Garden: Bedding, Borders, Containers, Cut flowers
Medicinal: Diuretic, Antispasmodic
Dill
Anethum graveolens
Family: Apiaceae
Meaning: Powerful against evil

About
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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Powerful against evil
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region, Western Asia
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green, Yellow
- Season: Summer
- Family: Apiaceae
Uses
Garden: Herb gardens, Companion planting
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Breath freshener, Calming properties
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Edelweiss
Leontopodium alpinum
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Courage, Devotion

About
A small, herbaceous perennial with white, woolly, star-shaped flowers and silvery-grey leaves.
Meaning & Symbolism
Courage, Devotion
Growing Information
- Native to: European Alps
- Blooming Period: July to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White
- Season: Summer
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Rock gardens, Alpine gardens
Medicinal: Anti-inflammatory, Digestive aid
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Family: Apiaceae
Meaning: Worthy of all praise

About
Fennel is an aromatic herb with feathery green leaves and yellow umbrella-shaped flower clusters.
Meaning & Symbolism
Worthy of all praise
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region
- Blooming Period: July to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Yellow
- Season: Summer
- Family: Apiaceae
Uses
Garden: Herb gardens, Butterfly gardens
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Respiratory support
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Fern
Osmunda regalis
Family: Polypodiaceae
Meaning: Magic, Fascination

About
Flowerless, vascular plants with feathery or leafy fronds
Meaning & Symbolism
Magic, Fascination
Growing Information
- Native to: Worldwide
- Blooming Period: January to December
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Family: Polypodiaceae
Uses
Garden: Ground cover, Woodland gardens, Borders, Hanging baskets
Medicinal: Treating wounds, Relieving rheumatic pain, Reducing inflammation
Forget-me-not
Myosotis arvensis
Family: Boraginaceae
Meaning: True love memories
Forget-me-not
Myosotis arvensis
Also known as: Woodland Forget-me-not, Wood Forget-me-not, Broadleaf Forget-me-not
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Small, delicate blue flowers with yellow centers, growing in clusters on hairy stems with oblong leaves.
Meaning & Symbolism
True love memories
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Asia
- Blooming Period: April to June
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue, Pink, White
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Boraginaceae
Uses
Garden: Border plant, Ground cover, Rock gardens, Woodland gardens
Medicinal: Traditionally used for eye and memory problems
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Family: Plantaginaceae
Meaning: Insincerity
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Also known as: Common Foxglove, Purple Foxglove, Lady's Glove, Fairy's Glove, Witches' Gloves
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Insincerity
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, North Africa
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Pink, White
- Season: Summer
- Family: Plantaginaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Cottage gardens, Woodland gardens
Medicinal: Cardiac glycoside source (Digitoxin, Digoxin)
Freesia
Freesia x hybrida
Family: Iridaceae
Meaning: Trust

About
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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Trust
Growing Information
- Native to: South Africa
- Blooming Period: March to June
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple, Multi-colored
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Iridaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Containers, Cut Flowers
Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Family: Rubiaceae
Meaning: Secret love

About
Evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white, waxy flowers.
Meaning & Symbolism
Secret love
Growing Information
- Native to: China, Taiwan, Japan
- Blooming Period: May to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Rubiaceae
Uses
Garden: Hedges, Borders, Container plants
Medicinal: Traditional Chinese medicine for treating inflammation and ulcers
Geranium
Pelargonium x hortorum
Family: Geraniaceae
Meaning: Comfort
Geranium
Pelargonium x hortorum
Also known as: Cranesbill, Storksbill, Pelargonium
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Herbaceous perennial with rounded, lobed leaves and clusters of five-petaled flowers
Meaning & Symbolism
Comfort
Growing Information
- Native to: South Africa
- Blooming Period: April to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, White, Purple
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Family: Geraniaceae
Uses
Garden: Bedding, Containers, Hanging baskets
Medicinal: Astringent, Antiseptic
Gerbera Daisy
Gerbera jamesonii
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Cheerfulness
Gerbera Daisy
Gerbera jamesonii
Also known as: Transvaal Daisy, Barberton Daisy, African Daisy
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Gerbera daisies are large, showy flowers with a central disc surrounded by colorful petals. They have long, slender stems and grow in clumps.
Meaning & Symbolism
Cheerfulness
Growing Information
- Native to: South Africa
- Blooming Period: March to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink, White
- Season: spring, summer, fall
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: borders, containers, cut flowers
Gladiolus
Gladiolus x hortulanus
Family: Iridaceae
Meaning: Strength of character

About
Tall spikes of funnel-shaped flowers, growing from corms. Leaves are sword-shaped.
Meaning & Symbolism
Strength of character
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean, South Africa
- Blooming Period: July to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, White, Yellow, Purple, Orange
- Season: Summer
- Family: Iridaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Cutting gardens
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat physical ailments
Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Encouragement

About
Tall, erect perennial herb with clusters of small, bright yellow flowers on top of the stems.
Meaning & Symbolism
Encouragement
Growing Information
- Native to: North America, Europe, Asia
- Blooming Period: July to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Yellow
- Season: Late Summer, Fall
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Wildflower Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Cut Flowers
Medicinal: Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Astringent
Heliotrope
Heliotropium arborescens
Family: Boraginaceae
Meaning: Eternal love
Heliotrope
Heliotropium arborescens
Also known as: Cherry Pie Plant, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Eternal love
Growing Information
- Native to: Peru
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Boraginaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Containers, Fragrant gardens
Medicinal: Traditional use for wound healing
Hellebore
Helleborus niger
Family: Ranunculaceae
Meaning: Serenity
Hellebore
Helleborus niger
Also known as: Lenten Rose, Christmas Rose, Winter Rose
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Evergreen perennial with leathery, palmate leaves and cup-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink, purple, and green.
Meaning & Symbolism
Serenity
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Asia Minor
- Blooming Period: December to April
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink, Purple, Green
- Season: Winter, Spring
- Family: Ranunculaceae
Uses
Garden: Shade gardens, Woodland gardens, Mass plantings, Cut flowers
Medicinal: Traditionally used for digestive and nervous system disorders
Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Family: Malvaceae
Meaning: Delicate beauty
Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Also known as: Chinese Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus, Shoeblackplant, China Rose
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Delicate beauty
Growing Information
- Native to: Asia, Pacific Islands
- Blooming Period: June to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, White
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Malvaceae
Uses
Garden: Hedges, Borders, Containers
Medicinal: Lowers blood pressure, Relieves menstrual cramps, Treats skin conditions
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Holly
Ilex aquifolium
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Meaning: Defense, Domestic happiness
Holly
Ilex aquifolium
Also known as: English Holly, European Holly, Christmas Holly
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Evergreen shrub or tree with glossy, spiny leaves and red berries
Meaning & Symbolism
Defense, Domestic happiness
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
- Blooming Period: May to June
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green, Red
- Season: Winter
- Family: Aquifoliaceae
Uses
Garden: Hedges, Topiary, Ornamental
Medicinal: Fever reducer, Digestive aid
Hollyhock
Alcea rosea
Family: Malvaceae
Meaning: Ambition

About
Tall, erect, herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial with large, showy flowers along the stem.
Meaning & Symbolism
Ambition
Growing Information
- Native to: China, Southeastern Europe
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
- Season: Summer
- Family: Malvaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Backgrounds, Cottage gardens
Medicinal: Emollient, Diuretic, Demulcent
Honeysuckle
Lonicera caprifolium
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Meaning: Bonds of love
Honeysuckle
Lonicera caprifolium
Also known as: Japanese Honeysuckle, Gold and Silver Flower, Woodbine
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A climbing vine with oval, opposite leaves and fragrant, tubular flowers that bloom in clusters. The flowers start white and fade to yellow.
Meaning & Symbolism
Bonds of love
Growing Information
- Native to: Eastern Asia, Japan, Korea
- Blooming Period: April to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Yellow
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
Uses
Garden: Climbing vine, Fragrant flowers, Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Medicinal: Traditionally used for skin inflammations and wounds
Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Family: Asparagaceae
Meaning: Sport, Game, Play
Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Also known as: Common Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth
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Hyacinths are bulbous perennials with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and fragrant, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in dense clusters on upright spikes.
Meaning & Symbolism
Sport, Game, Play
Growing Information
- Native to: Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East
- Blooming Period: March to May
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue, Purple, Pink, White, Yellow
- Season: Spring
- Family: Asparagaceae
Uses
Garden: Bedding, Borders, Containers
Medicinal: Historically used as a diuretic and expectorant
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Meaning: Heartfelt emotions
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Also known as: Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Hortensia, Mophead Hydrangea
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Deciduous shrub with large, rounded flower clusters in shades of blue, pink, purple, or white, and broad, dark green leaves.
Meaning & Symbolism
Heartfelt emotions
Growing Information
- Native to: Japan, Korea, China
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue, Pink, Purple, White
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Hydrangeaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Hedges, Mass plantings, Containers
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat urinary tract infections, Leaves used as anti-inflammatory
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
Family: Lamiaceae
Meaning: Sacrifice, Cleanliness

About
Hyssop is a herbaceous perennial plant with narrow, dark green leaves and spikes of small, tubular blue, pink, or white flowers.
Meaning & Symbolism
Sacrifice, Cleanliness
Growing Information
- Native to: Southern Europe, Middle East, Central Asia
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue, Pink, White
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Lamiaceae
Uses
Garden: Herb gardens, Borders, Rock gardens
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Respiratory support, Wound healing
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Iris
Iris germanica
Family: Iridaceae
Meaning: Faith, Wisdom, Valor

About
Tall, showy perennial with sword-shaped leaves and large, intricate flowers featuring three upright petals (standards) and three drooping sepals (falls).
Meaning & Symbolism
Faith, Wisdom, Valor
Growing Information
- Native to: Southern Europe, Middle East, North Africa
- Blooming Period: May to July
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Blue, White, Yellow, Pink, Orange, Brown, Red, Black
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Iridaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Beds, Cutting Gardens
Medicinal: Historically used for skin conditions and digestive issues
Ivy
Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae
Meaning: Fidelity, Marriage

About
Evergreen climbing vine with lobed, glossy leaves.
Meaning & Symbolism
Fidelity, Marriage
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Western Asia, Northern Africa
- Blooming Period: September to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green
- Season: Year-round
- Family: Araliaceae
Uses
Garden: Ground cover, Climbing vine, Topiary
Medicinal: Respiratory conditions, Arthritis
Jasmine
Jasminum officinale
Family: Oleaceae
Meaning: Grace, Elegance
Jasmine
Jasminum officinale
Also known as: Common Jasmine, Poet's Jasmine, True Jasmine, White Jasmine
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A climbing vine with dark green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers.
Meaning & Symbolism
Grace, Elegance
Growing Information
- Native to: Middle East, Caucasus, China, Northern Iran
- Blooming Period: June to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White
- Season: Summer
- Family: Oleaceae
Uses
Garden: Climbing vine, Fragrant plant, Container plant
Medicinal: Aromatherapy, Skincare
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium acaule
Family: Orchidaceae
Meaning: Capricious beauty
Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium acaule
Also known as: Pink Lady's Slipper, Moccasin Flower, Two-leaved Lady's Slipper
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A perennial orchid with a distinctive pouch-shaped labellum resembling a slipper, flanked by two large basal leaves.
Meaning & Symbolism
Capricious beauty
Growing Information
- Native to: North America
- Blooming Period: May to June
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Pink, Red
- Season: Spring
- Family: Orchidaceae
Uses
Garden: Woodland gardens, Shade gardens, Naturalized areas
Medicinal: Native American tribes used roots to treat tooth pain and muscle spasms
Lantana
Lantana camara
Family: Verbenaceae
Meaning: Rigor
Lantana
Lantana camara
Also known as: Shrub Verbena, Yellow Sage, Red Sage, Wild Sage
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Rigor
Growing Information
- Native to: Central America, South America
- Blooming Period: June to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink, White
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Verbenaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Containers, Hanging baskets, Butterfly gardens
Medicinal: Traditionally used for treating wounds, ulcers, and skin infections
Larkspur
Delphinium ajacis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Meaning: Beautiful spirit
Larkspur
Delphinium ajacis
Also known as: Larkspur, Lark's Heel, Lark's Claw, Knight's Spur
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Tall spikes of showy, spurred flowers in various shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. Deeply lobed leaves on sturdy stems.
Meaning & Symbolism
Beautiful spirit
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Asia
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue, Purple, Pink, White
- Season: Summer
- Family: Ranunculaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Cutting gardens, Cottage gardens
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat respiratory issues and nervous disorders
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
Meaning: Devotion, Virtue
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Also known as: English Lavender, True Lavender, Garden Lavender, Common Lavender
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Lavender is a small, branching, evergreen shrub with narrow, gray-green leaves and spikes of fragrant, purple flowers.
Meaning & Symbolism
Devotion, Virtue
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Blue, White, Pink
- Season: Summer
- Family: Lamiaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Hedges, Mass plantings, Herb gardens, Container gardening
Medicinal: Aromatherapy, Skin care, Stress relief, Sleep aid
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
Family: Lamiaceae
Meaning: Sympathy
Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
Also known as: Lemon balm, Balm mint, Common balm, Balm
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Sympathy
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Central Asia, Iran
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink
- Season: Summer
- Family: Lamiaceae
Uses
Garden: Herb gardens, Container gardens, Ground cover
Medicinal: Reduces stress and anxiety, Aids digestion, Relieves insomnia
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Family: Oleaceae
Meaning: First love

About
Deciduous shrub with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant, tubular flowers in dense panicles
Meaning & Symbolism
First love
Growing Information
- Native to: Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula
- Blooming Period: April to May
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, White, Pink
- Season: Spring
- Family: Oleaceae
Uses
Garden: Hedges, Screens, Borders, Specimen plants
Medicinal: Traditionally used for digestive issues and as an anti-inflammatory
Lily
Lilium spp.
Family: Liliaceae
Meaning: Majesty, Honor

About
Large, showy flowers with six petals, long stamens, and a variety of colors and patterns.
Meaning & Symbolism
Majesty, Honor
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Asia, North America
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow
- Season: Summer
- Family: Liliaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Cutting Gardens, Containers
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat burns and ulcers
Lily-of-the-valley
Convallaria majalis
Family: Asparagaceae
Meaning: Return of happiness
Lily-of-the-valley
Convallaria majalis
Also known as: May bells, Our Lady's tears, Mary's tears
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A sweetly scented, low-growing perennial with arching stems and small, bell-shaped white flowers.
Meaning & Symbolism
Return of happiness
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Asia
- Blooming Period: May to June
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White
- Season: Spring
- Family: Asparagaceae
Uses
Garden: Ground cover, Woodland gardens, Cut flowers
Medicinal: Cardiac tonic, Diuretic
Lobelia
Lobelia erinus
Family: Campanulaceae
Meaning: Malevolence
Lobelia
Lobelia erinus
Also known as: Edging Lobelia, Garden Lobelia, Trailing Lobelia
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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.
Meaning & Symbolism
Malevolence
Growing Information
- Native to: South Africa
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue, Purple, White, Pink
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Campanulaceae
Uses
Garden: Edging, Hanging Baskets, Containers
Medicinal: Historically used as an emetic and purgative
Lotus Flower
Nelumbo nucifera
Family: Nelumbonaceae
Meaning: Purity, Enlightenment
Lotus Flower
Nelumbo nucifera
Also known as: Sacred Lotus, Indian Lotus, Bean of India
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Aquatic perennial with large, round leaves and showy, fragrant flowers that rise above the water on tall stems. Flowers have many petals and range in color from white to pink.
Meaning & Symbolism
Purity, Enlightenment
Growing Information
- Native to: Asia, Australia
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Nelumbonaceae
Uses
Garden: Water Gardens, Ponds
Medicinal: Reduces Inflammation, Lowers Blood Sugar, Improves Circulation
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Family: Magnoliaceae
Meaning: Love of nature
Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Also known as: Southern Magnolia, Bull Bay, Big Laurel
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Large evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves and large, fragrant white flowers
Meaning & Symbolism
Love of nature
Growing Information
- Native to: Southeastern United States
- Blooming Period: May to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Magnoliaceae
Uses
Garden: Specimen tree, Shade tree, Hedge
Medicinal: Bark used to treat fever, rheumatism, and digestive issues
Marigold
Calendula officinalis
Family: Asteraceae
Meaning: Sacred affection
Marigold
Calendula officinalis
Also known as: African Marigold, Aztec Marigold, American Marigold
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Marigolds are annual herbs with pinnately divided leaves and solitary, long-stalked, yellow to orange flower heads.
Meaning & Symbolism
Sacred affection
Growing Information
- Native to: Mexico, Central America
- Blooming Period: June to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Yellow, Orange, Red, White
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Asteraceae
Uses
Garden: Bedding, Borders, Containers
Medicinal: Skin conditions, Wound healing, Digestive issues
Marjoram
Origanum majorana
Family: Lamiaceae
Meaning: Joy, Happiness

About
Marjoram is a perennial herb with small, oval, gray-green leaves and tiny white or pink flowers clustered in spikes.
Meaning & Symbolism
Joy, Happiness
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region, Western Asia
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink
- Season: Summer
- Family: Lamiaceae
Uses
Garden: Herb gardens, Container gardens, Ornamental borders
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Stress relief, Antibacterial properties
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Mint
Mentha spicata
Family: Lamiaceae
Meaning: Virtue

About
Aromatic herbaceous perennial with square stems and opposite leaves. Small tubular flowers in whorls.
Meaning & Symbolism
Virtue
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Asia, Africa
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Pink, White
- Season: Summer
- Family: Lamiaceae
Uses
Garden: Herb gardens, Container gardens, Ground cover
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Respiratory support, Stress relief
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Morning glory
Ipomoea purpurea
Family: Convolvulaceae
Meaning: Affection
Morning glory
Ipomoea purpurea
Also known as: Common Morning Glory, Tall Morning Glory, Purple Morning Glory, Grandpa Ott's Morning Glory
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A climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in the morning and close by afternoon.
Meaning & Symbolism
Affection
Growing Information
- Native to: Mexico, Central America, South America
- Blooming Period: June to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Blue, Pink, Red, White
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Convolvulaceae
Uses
Garden: Trellises, Arbors, Fences, Containers
Medicinal: Traditionally used as a laxative
Myrtle
Myrtus communis
Family: Myrtaceae
Meaning: Love, Marriage

About
Evergreen shrub with small, glossy, aromatic leaves and white flowers followed by purplish-black berries
Meaning & Symbolism
Love, Marriage
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region, Middle East
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White
- Season: Summer
- Family: Myrtaceae
Uses
Garden: Hedges, Topiary, Container plants
Medicinal: Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive aid
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Oak
Quercus robur
Family: Fagaceae
Meaning: Strength

About
Large, sturdy deciduous or evergreen trees with distinctive lobed leaves and acorns
Meaning & Symbolism
Strength
Growing Information
- Native to: North America, Europe, Asia
- Blooming Period: Information not available
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green
- Season:
- Family: Fagaceae
Uses
Garden: Shade tree, Ornamental tree, Windbreak
Medicinal: Astringent, Anti-inflammatory
Orchid
Phalaenopsis
Family: Orchidaceae
Meaning: Luxury, Beauty

About
Orchids are exotic, delicate flowers with long-lasting blooms. They have thick, waxy petals and come in a variety of colors and patterns.
Meaning & Symbolism
Luxury, Beauty
Growing Information
- Native to: Southeast Asia, Philippines, Indonesia
- Blooming Period: January to December
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink, Purple, Yellow, Orange, Red
- Season: year-round
- Family: Orchidaceae
Uses
Garden: indoor potted plant
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Family: Lamiaceae
Meaning: Substance
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Also known as: Wild Marjoram, Mediterranean Oregano, Greek Oregano
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Oregano is a perennial herb with oval, olive green leaves and small, purple flowers. It has a strong, aromatic scent and a slightly bitter, pungent taste.
Meaning & Symbolism
Substance
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green, Purple
- Season: Summer
- Family: Lamiaceae
Uses
Garden: Herb gardens, Rock gardens, Groundcover
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Respiratory support, Anti-inflammatory
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Pansy
Viola tricolor
Family: Violaceae
Meaning: Loving thoughts

About
A compact, low-growing plant with heart-shaped leaves and vibrant, multi-colored flowers that have a velvety texture.
Meaning & Symbolism
Loving thoughts
Growing Information
- Native to: Europe
- Blooming Period: April to June
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Blue, Yellow, White, Red, Orange, Multi-colored
- Season: Spring, Fall
- Family: Violaceae
Uses
Garden: Bedding, Borders, Containers
Medicinal: Traditionally used for skin conditions and respiratory issues
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Family: Apiaceae
Meaning: Festivity
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Also known as: Parsley, Garden Parsley, Common Parsley
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Parsley is a biennial herb with bright green, flat or curled leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers in umbels.
Meaning & Symbolism
Festivity
Growing Information
- Native to: Mediterranean region
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Green, Yellowish-green
- Season: Summer
- Family: Apiaceae
Uses
Garden: Herb gardens, Container gardens, Companion planting
Medicinal: Digestive aid, Breath freshener, Anti-inflammatory
Culinary: Used in cooking and food preparation
Peony
Paeonia lactiflora
Family: Paeoniaceae
Meaning: Shame, Happy life

About
Shrubby deciduous plant with large, showy flowers in various colors, often with a prominent central cluster of yellow stamens.
Meaning & Symbolism
Shame, Happy life
Growing Information
- Native to: China
- Blooming Period: April to June
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Pink, Red, Purple, Yellow
- Season: Spring
- Family: Paeoniaceae
Uses
Garden: Specimen plant, Borders, Containers
Medicinal: Traditional Chinese medicine
Petunia
Petunia × atkinsiana
Family: Solanaceae
Meaning: Resentment, Anger

About
Petunias are herbaceous annual plants with trumpet-shaped flowers and slightly sticky leaves. They have a spreading or cascading growth habit.
Meaning & Symbolism
Resentment, Anger
Growing Information
- Native to: South America
- Blooming Period: May to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Purple, Pink, Red, White, Yellow, Multicolored
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Family: Solanaceae
Uses
Garden: Bedding plant, Container plant, Hanging baskets
Phlox
Phlox paniculata
Family: Polemoniaceae
Meaning: Harmony
Phlox
Phlox paniculata
Also known as: Garden Phlox, Summer Phlox, Perennial Phlox, Fall Phlox
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Phlox is a herbaceous perennial with clusters of fragrant, colorful flowers on tall stems. The flowers have five petals and bloom in dense, terminal clusters.
Meaning & Symbolism
Harmony
Growing Information
- Native to: Eastern United States
- Blooming Period: June to September
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Pink, Purple, Red, White
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Family: Polemoniaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Beds, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers
Plumeria
Plumeria rubra
Family: Apocynaceae
Meaning: New beginnings
Plumeria
Plumeria rubra
Also known as: Frangipani, Temple Tree, Hawaiian Lei Flower
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Plumeria is a small tree or shrub with thick, fleshy branches and large, fragrant flowers. The flowers have five petals and come in a variety of colors.
Meaning & Symbolism
New beginnings
Growing Information
- Native to: Central America, Caribbean, Mexico
- Blooming Period: May to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Red
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Family: Apocynaceae
Uses
Garden: Ornamental, Fragrant, Tropical
Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat skin conditions
Poppy
Papaver rhoeas
Family: Papaveraceae
Meaning: Eternal sleep

About
Herbaceous annual with large, showy flowers and distinctive seed pods. Flowers have papery petals and a central disk. Leaves are lobed and glaucous.
Meaning & Symbolism
Eternal sleep
Growing Information
- Native to: Southeast Europe, Western Asia
- Blooming Period: June to August
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, Purple, White
- Season: Summer
- Family: Papaveraceae
Uses
Garden: Beds, Borders, Cutting gardens
Medicinal: Pain relief, Sedative
Protea
Protea cynaroides
Family: Proteaceae
Meaning: Diversity, Courage

About
Large, bowl-shaped flower heads with colorful bracts surrounding a central mass of small flowers. The flower heads can reach up to 12 inches in diameter.
Meaning & Symbolism
Diversity, Courage
Growing Information
- Native to: South Africa
- Blooming Period: June to October
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Pink, Red, White
- Season: Winter, Spring
- Family: Proteaceae
Uses
Garden: Ornamental, Cut flowers
Ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus
Family: Ranunculaceae
Meaning: Radiant charm
Ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus
Also known as: Persian Buttercup, Turban Buttercup, Asiatic Buttercup
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Ranunculus are herbaceous perennials with showy, brightly colored flowers that have multiple layers of delicate, crepe paper-like petals.
Meaning & Symbolism
Radiant charm
Growing Information
- Native to: Asia Minor, Southeastern Europe
- Blooming Period: March to July
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, White
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Ranunculaceae
Uses
Garden: Borders, Containers, Cut flowers
Rhododendron
Rhododendron ponticum
Family: Ericaceae
Meaning: Beware

About
Evergreen or deciduous shrubs with showy clusters of funnel-shaped flowers
Meaning & Symbolism
Beware
Growing Information
- Native to: Asia, Europe, North America
- Blooming Period: April to July
- Growing Conditions: sunlight, soil, hardiness
Characteristics
- Colors: Pink, Red, Purple, White, Yellow
- Season: Spring, Summer
- Family: Ericaceae
Uses
Garden: Shrub borders, Woodland gardens, Foundation plantings
Rose
Rosa chinensis
Family: Rosaceae
Meaning: Love, Passion