What do flowers symbolize? We created a quick guide to 50 kinds of flowers and their meanings, with some unexpected surprises — for instance, did you know that the gladiolus is a flower that represents strength and the water lily represents enlightenment and purity? Throughout history, the symbolic meanings of different types of flowers have changed and shifted. For instance, there are many ways to interpret a beautiful lily: In the Roman era, it was stuffed into pillows, so the lily often represented love; in the Middle Ages, it became a religious symbol representing purity; but today, they’re often used in funerals. Common flowers like the peony or the daisy are still loaded with meaning, too. The language of flowers and their symbolism became popular during the Victorian era, when outward shows of affection were frowned upon but lovers still wanted to express how they felt. We’ve taken a deeper look at the etymology to find some of the most surprising and interesting different flower meanings. Use our flower symbolism chart to figure out which flower will say what you want to convey!
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The article was created by Chad Kremp
