While just about everybody is aware that the wisteria plant is a gorgeous vining shrub that is grown most often in the shrub, very few people know that this plant is actually a member of the pea family. Even fewer are aware of the deep symbolic flower meanings behind the plant. With all kinds of …
Pay a visit to the island of Hawaii, and you’ll see these gorgeous flowers everywhere. They are growing in the forest, along pathways, and can even be found adorning women’s hair. Hibiscus flowers are the epitome of tropical beauty and are best grown in hot, humid climates. Found growing in places like Haiti, Malaysia, India, …
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 flowers. Technically an herb, lavender plants produce gorgeous spike-like violet flowers with multiple tiny purple blossoms. This plant has a soothing fragrance along with …
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. The red poppy flower is used for military remembrance …
