Symbology Of Herbs
As with most things, plants, herbs, flowers and trees have all had a long history of associated symbolic meaning. And of course the meaning of a plant depends on the culture and tradition of the people who established the symbolic association. Don't find what you are looking for on this page, check out: Plants/Trees?Incense Symbology or Rocks/Incenses/ Resins Information Pages.
The following is just a brief example of Anglo-Saxon symbolic association.
Aloe: Healing, protection and affection
Angelica: Inspiration
Arborvitae: Unchanging friendship
Bachelor's button: Single blessedness
Basil: Good wishes and love
Bay: Glory
Black-eyed Susan: Justice
Carnation: Alas for my poor heart
Chamomile: Patience
Chives: Usefulness
White Clover: Think of me
Coriander: Hidden worth
Cumin: Fidelity
Desert Sage: Consecration, protection.
Fennel: Flattery
Fern: Sincerity
Oak Leaved Geranium: True Friendship
Golden Rod: Encouragement
Heliotrope: Eternal love
Holly: Hope
Hollyhock: Ambition
Honeysuckle: Bonds of love
Horehound: Health
Hyssop: Sacrifice and cleanliness
Ivy: Friendship and continuity
Lady's Mantle: Comforting
Lavender: Devotion and virtue
Lemon balm: Sympathy
Marjoram: Joy and happiness
Mint: Eternal refreshment
Morning glory: Affection
Nasturtium: Patriotism
Oak: Strength
Oregano: Substance
Pansy: Thoughts
Parsley: Festivity
Pine: Humility and protection
Red Poppy: Consolation
Rose: Aspects of love.
Rosemary: Remembrance
Rue: Grace and clear vision
Sage: Wisdom and immortality
Blue SalviaI: think of you
Red Salvia: Forever mine
Savory: Spice and interest
Sorrel: Affection
Southernwood: Constancy and jest
Sweet pea: Pleasures
Sweet woodruff: Humility
Tansy: Hostile thoughts
Tarragon: Lasting interest
Thyme: Courage and strength
Valerian: Readiness
Violet: Loyalty and devotion
Blue Violet: Faithfulness
Yellow Violet: Rural happiness
Willow: Sadness
Zinnia: Thoughts of absent friends