Widely revered as one of the easiest flowers you can grow, the cosmos flower can be planted just about anywhere – you’ll likely see blossoms sprouting up in no time. However, just because cosmos are simple to grow, that doesn’t mean that they are simple in meaning. Here are some of the many meanings of …
With more than 25,000 different species of orchids around the world, these flowers are often grown as houseplants or added to stunning floral displays. Sadly, orchids have a reputation as being difficult flowers to grow, likely because they need a lot of filtered light and humidity. Nevertheless, orchids, or any flowers in the Orchidaceae family, …
Often referred to as the windflower, the anemone is a delicate flower with fragile beauty. It is often used in floral arrangements, with a subdued loveliness that is understated yet powerful. This flower, despite its delicate appearance, is quite symbolic. In fact, depending on the culture describing it, the anemone flower has several potential meanings …
When you’re building a garden with everlasting beauty, the dahlia should be a top contender on your list of plants to grow. This hardy flower has multi-layered petals that add to its ompeltixy, body, and beauty – but beyond its stacked blooms, this flower has many layers of meaning, too. In fact, the dahlia has …
If you are trying to find a flower with a heavenly scent that is useful both in the kitchen and outside of it, you won’t find a better fit than lavender. Technically an herb, the lavender plant produces gorgeous spike-like flowers with multiple tiny purple blossoms. This plant has a soothing fragrance along with a …
Elegant yet dainty at its core, the aster is a common flower that has been found in the wild – and widely revered! – for centuries. This beauty is often confused with the daisy, and while the two share several characteristics – they both like to grow in wild areas like roadsides, pastures, and alpine …
April showers bring May flowers, but do you know what else April brings? Lots and lots of daisies. The daisy is one of the two official birth flowers of the month of April (the other being the sweet pea) but is perfect to give someone in a bouquet at any time of the year. With its …
The birthday flower for the month of August, the poppy, or Papaver somniferum, is one of the most popular wildflowers in the United States. Although it’s best known for its vibrant shades of red, the poppy flower can be found in many other colors as well. Not only that, but poppies possess powerful symbolism. While …
Lily flowers were first discovered in 1580 B.C., and since then, they have captivated people all over the world with their beauty and mystique. There are many kinds of lilies you will find, lots of which grow wild in various parts of the globe. From pure white lilies that symbolize chastity to stargazer lilies, which …
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Borage is a plant of many names, often referred to as bees brea, starflower, tailwort, and more. While the origins of the plant name are somewhat murky, the symbolism of this plant is quite clear. This masculine plant is perfect as an ornamental species on your lawn, but it can also be gifted as a …
