#Hollyhock and Edelweiss

[darkestspring]

I really want to know what it would be like if Senya, being a dreamer, was like Heleana but with the flowers, but talking about more characters, like the Twins, Daemon, Luke, Nyra, Jace, Aegon III and their futures babies

i feel like in the same thing, she refers to people as flowers. she has specific flowers that she uses for specific people.

helaena is carnation (it symbolizes mother's love which i think senya would definitely see automatically because helaena loves senya so much and loves her mother a lot too)

aegon iii is red crysanthemum (it means 'i love you' in flower language.)

otto is hollyhock (it means ambition. do with that what you will.)

luke is sorrel (which means affection)

jace is dwarf sunflower (which means adoration)

daemon is tiger lily (which means wealth and pride, senya knows daemon is prideful, its one of the things she loves about him. her grand-uncle is prideful! and she loves him for it!!!)

jaehaerys is lilac (joy of youth) and jaehaera is larkspur (open heart) which are both traits she views her younger siblings as.

rhaenyra is aster (which means symbol of love. senya loves rhaenyra just as much as she loves her papa and mama)

aegon ii is edelweiss (it means devoted love. i think aegon ii is devoted to being senya's father, someone she can look up to.)

when senya gives out prophesies, she only refers to them in the flowers they remind her off, so people think she's just being nonsensical.

[life-winners-liveblog]

glad to know at least one winner knows some stuff about flowers, i have a small passion about flowers and their meanings, yet i’m never able to truly express it.

for scott, i’d like to give an Arborvitae, in the sense of everlasting friendship, and an Iris, in the sense of trust and hope.

for martyn, i’d like to give a Goldenrod, in a sense of encouragement, and a Pansy, in a meaning of thoughts.

for pearl, i’d like to give a Butterfly Weed, with the meaning of letting go, or the phrase, “let me go.”, as well as a White Orchid, in a sense of peace, or finding peace.

for grian, i’d like to give a Violet, which can be taken as a sense of Watchfulness and modesty, and an Edelweiss, with the meanings of courage and devotion.

for scar, i’d like to give him a Coriander, with the meanings of hidden worth/merit, and a Fern, in the sense of magic, fascination, and secret bonds of love.

and for cleo, i think she’d like a Hollyhock, for ambition, and a Snapdragon, with the meaning of deception.

you may take these meanings however you’d like, wether it be a symbol of the past or messages for the future. i hope you enjoy these flowers, and i’ open to any questions. :)

-🪻

Scott: ... Iris is a good flower too... sometimes hope is all that's left.

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Grian: ... Watchfulness huh?

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Pearl: Thank you?

{Pride: What is that supposed to mean? Are they trying to say something about us?}

{Reason: Let me go...huh}

{Creativity: What a beutiful meaning! Peace in contrast with the chaos of your soul}

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Martyn: ...

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Scar: What a beutiful flower! I'll put it with the others!

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Cleo: Ha! What an interesting choice.

[drunken-devotion]

HELLO I HAVE FLOWERS FOR ENJ :D I couldn't find the actual post to comment again so asks will have to suffice Anemone - Forsaken (because he's doomed by the narritive)

Black Eyed Susan - Justice (Le Cabuc incident)

Purple Columbine - Resolution

Cyclamen - Resignation (He knows he's going to die, and he's resigned himself to that) Also means diffidence, which doesn't suit him though, so do as you will with that, as well as Goodbye

Edelweiss - Courage, Devotion

Hollyhock - Ambition

Hyssop - Sacrifice, Cleanliness (Okay, this is here mostly because I thought it would be funny, because he's somehow CLEAN when he finally makes his last stand up in the top room XD)

Iris - Faith, Trust, Wisdom, Hope, Valor

White Lily - Virginity, Purity, Heavenly (Victor Hugo won't let us forget this smh)

Nasturtium - Patriotism, Conquest, Victory in Battle (Well, they most certainly didn't win but-)

:3 I shall return whenever I manage to collect some for the others :D (Some may be repeats, because ajkdfhjadgskjdgjkgkjasd )

THANK YOU SO SO SO SO MUCH OMG. this is so fucking helpful for what i wanted to do i appreciate this SO much seriously 😭

i’m useless when it comes to meanings especially with flowers so i was struggling lol, if you do manage to get ideas for the others definitely lmk i would love to know as it does help but def don’t force yourself too!! this is seriously amazing already <33

[cirifiona]

flowers 🌺

Arthur: violets - loyalty and hope

Charles: edelweiss - devotion and dedication

Abigail: forget me nots - eternal love

Sadie: hollyhock - female ambition

John: lilac - first emotion of love

[mysterycharacterflowers]

Hello! I am sorry for the delay! The tournament will start at November 18 at 2 pm BRT, the polls will be posted every 10 minutes!

The matches were randomized!

Side A

A bouquet of purple daylily, green carnation, dead leaves, fern, opium flowers and coriander Vs Red Orchid

Violet Vs Red Spider Lily

Dandelions 1 Vs A bouquet of willows and chives

A bouquet of wisteria, black and red carnations and foxgloves Vs A bouquet of buttercup, daffodils, edelweiss and orange

A bouquet of amaryllis, milkweed, bluebells and strelitizia Vs A bouquet of blue and red hyacinths

A bouquet of white, red and black roses Vs A bouquet of white chrysanthemums, orchids and blue hydrangeas

A bouquet of white chrysanthemums, orchids and blue hydrangeas Vs Forget-me-nots

A bouquet of snapdragon, tansy and black eyed susan Vs White poppies

Daisies Vs A bouquet of white clover, chamomile and pine

A bouquet of pink peonies, purple hydrangea and a variety of cosmos Vs A bouquet of asphodel, sage, yellow chrysanthemum, green carnation, plum blossom, stinging nettle, anemone and acanthus

A bouquet of marigold, dandelions, goldenrods and amaryllis Vs A bouquet of sea holly, ageratum, globe thistle, orchid cactus, protea, bird of paradise, mimosa, dianthus, hydrangea and clematis

A bouquet of bleeding hearts and dandelions Vs A bouquet of plastic lemon balm, thyme, hyacinths and anemone flowers, with a single real orange rose in the middle, wrapped in light blue cellophane

A bouquet of snapdragon, yellow poppy and jonquil Vs Blue Rose

A bouquet of yellow orchids, rue, yew, bird’s-foot trefoil, yellow gladiolus, yellow peony, sunflower and yellow amaryllis Vs A bouquet of dandelion, asphodel, poppy, chamomile, red columbine, hydrangea, rhododendron, dark crimson rose and queen of the night

Snapdragons Vs A bouquet of lily, red spider lily, daffodils and milkweed

A bouquet of rainflower, green carnation, camelia, nightshade, mulberry and purple lilac Vs Red Anemone

Side B

Strelitzia Vs A bouquet of blue violets, trumpet creeper, lavender and green carnation

Hibiscus Syriacus Vs Dandelions 2

Desert Bluebell Vs A bouquet of yellow and purple carnations

A bouquet of poppies, daffodils, daisies, ivy, and purple hyacinths Vs A bouquet of gloriosa (flame lily), veronica, jasione, jacaranda, cyclamen, jasmine and freesia

A bouquet of dandelions and buttercups Vs A bouquet of marigold, yellow and white zinnia, phlox, bluebells, cornflower, gladiolus, rosemary, dark crimson rose and purple cyclamen

A bouquet of orange lilies, yellow roses, buttercups, aconite, sunflower, hollyhock and lotus Vs bouquet of jasmine, milkweed, dandelion, poppy and oenothera

A bouquet of oleander, refflesia (corpse flower), trigidia, hyacinth, hollyhock, Iberis (candytuft) and orange tulip Vs A bouquet of lily of the valley and amaryllis

A bouquet of marigolds, tuberose, and dandelions Vs A bouquet of daffodil and pansy

A bouquet of amaranth, orange brugmansia, delphinium, honeysuckle and white aster Vs A bouquet of plumeria, fawn lily, magnolia and star grass

A bouquet of gladiolus, snapdragon, canterbury bells, gloriosa (flame lily) and white chrysanthemum Vs A bouquet of fern, rex begonia leaves, black rose, lily, odessa calla lily and green hydrangea

A bouquet of daisies, butterfly weed, orchids, purple lotus and violets Vs A bouquet of striga, mistletoe, and monotropa uniflora

Thistle Vs A bouquet of chestnut flower, lotus, dandelion, fern, thyme, anemone, geranium, holly, magnolia and bluebell

A bouquet of poppy, zygopetalum, echeveria, dandelion, yucca, twinspur , lotus, tagetes, ursinia, purple hyacinth and hibiscus Vs A bouquet of amaryllis, dicentra, red spider lily and white roses

Oleander Vs A bouquet of blue and purple daisies, desert lilies and black tulips

A bouquet of black eyed Susan, geranium and a tall sunflower Vs A bouquet of forsythia, holly, yellow hyacinth, petunia, viscaria and orange lilys

A bouquet of arborvitae, gladiolus and begonia Vs Spiderwort

[threerattsinatrenchcoat]

Flowers

"Your collection features a disturbing lack of consistency," Lae'zel said, somehow both looming over Wyll's shoulder and holding herself at perfect attention.

"It's not about visual appeal," Wyll explained. "It's a letter."

She snorted. "A letter. In flowers. When you have a functional set of written characters."

"It is a custom here to place flowers on graves. This year I'm telling mother of the people I have met." Most of Wyll's childhood had been spent behind a blade, but he'd always loved his mother's dried bouquets and spent many evenings poring over her books and notes to learn everything about each one.

Lae'zel quietly watched him tie individual bundles of clippings and arrange them in the larger one. "Which is me?"

"This." He pointed to it. One long stalk of proud red plumes, several inverted stalks of compact buds, and a collection of delicate, star-shaped flowers. Lae'zel's assessment was correct; they only suited each other in meaning. 

Lae'zel's lip curled into a sneer. "Showy. I am not showy."

"That is a gladiolus. A noble flower. It symbolizes integrity, strength, victory and loyalty."

Her face softened. "Accurate. What of the rest?"

"Borage. For bluntness. Directness."

The sneer was definitely a smile now. "And the one that is upside down?"

"Lavender."

"It smells… acceptable."

"Lavender, inverted, means trust. And tied with the ribbon on this side, it signifies that this spray represents my feelings towards you."

"You feel you can trust me."

He nodded.

"You will tie it both ways, then," she harrumphed. "What of the rest?"

He showed her Gale, with nightshade for magic, lupine for fascination and imagination, gathered around hollyhock for ambition and prolific creativity. Wyll was in two minds about stripping the blooms from the hollyhock and leaving only the buds. Stripping the ambition and leaving only the creativity. Hopefully next year.

Karlach's part, with chrysanthemum for positivity during suffering, zephyrlily for expectation of something awful (one he hoped to invert next year) and Fleur-de-Luce for fire and flames. The bundle for Tav, dahlia for leadership, in red for energy and yellow for friendship, lily of the valley for determination and daisies for hope. 

Shadowheart, with night orchid for moments of openness in the dark, forget-me-not—really a romantic flower, but he thought the theme applied strongly to her and he really would rather her not forget their friendship—and snapdragon, one upright and one inverted. One for lies told and secrets kept; one for lies admitted and secrets shared. 

Last was Astarion, the one he was most nervous about, although Astarion (as a complicated person) would likely appreciate the complicated meanings. Larkspur for levity and capriciousness, cockscomb for foppery and because it was named cockscomb, and hydrangea, which meant aloofness, a lack of sympathy, but also a gratefulness in being understood.

All of it was wrapped in ivy for friendship and loyalty, and surrounded by his mother's favorites. He added a ribbon around the massive bundle, finishing it with rosemary and clover. Remembrance and a promise to think of her.

"Apt," was all Lae'zel said.

~*~

A perfect, sunny morning, the perfect day to deliver his flowers. Wyll made his way to his mother's grave in the gardens of the Lower City. Her gardens; mother thought everyone deserved beauty.

"Your wad of weeds is lacking. Would that you use this to complete it."

Lae'zel, surprisingly. She raised her eyebrows, shifting her weight in a way that suggested nervousness. She thrust a small bouquet towards him and said, "The shop built it at my suggestion. They claim edelweiss is bravery and devotion, iris for valor, faith and hope, and monkshood for a chivalrous knight. I insisted that they used one that meant a 'fool who always must be the center of attention'. They did not comply."

"Narcissus, in the future."

"I will remember that."

He took it. "Whose is it?"

Lae'zel rolled her eyes. "Yours."

"I don't need–"

She sucked her teeth. "If it is as you say, a 'letter', to a woman who perished in your journey to this realm, then she cares not for us. You are her mission. Yours will be the first news she gets."

"Thank you," he said, lowering the bouquet to the grave.

"And for your outbursts, I have prepared handkerchiefs."

"I'm not going to cry," he laughed. "There was a time I would, but that is past. Now I'm sharing my happiness, not my grief."

She snorted. "And what of these weeds on her grave? I will remove them."

Wyll glanced at the plants, still young, then looked closer. Perhaps he shouldn't have dismissed Lae'zel's offer of handkerchiefs. "No. Leave them. They're a letter."

"Then it is not my concern. I will leave you to read it."

Wyll knelt by the grave, running his fingers over the flowers.

Celandine, volkamenia, ragweed. On a bed of moss, for a mother's love.

Happiness is coming. May you enjoy it. 

I love you, too.

[negative-speedforce]

Alright, florist friend.... assign a flower/plant to each of your OCs!

this one's long lmao

Siv: Petunia (anger, resentment)

Jay: Azalea (take care of yourself for me)

Hailey: Striped carnation (I wish I could be with you)

Cassandra: Fern (confidence and magic)

Arya: Hyacinth (carelessness, games and sports)

Esme: Yellow lily (false happiness)

Gina: Forget-me-not (true love, memories)

Ember: Chrysanthemum (gentle affection and respect)

Cat: Hollyhock (ambition)

Kyle: Bamboo (steadfast loyalty, strength)

Max: Myrtle (good luck)

Eric: Goldenrod (caution, encouragement, protection)

Jacob: Southernwood (faithfulness)

Khalil: Rosebud (I fear no longer)

Antonio: Cinquefoil (beloved child)

Ameerah: Venus Flytrap (duplicity)

Rania: Monkshead (danger is near)

Reggie: Apple (youth, healing, love)

Cory: Spring crocus (youthful gladness)

Meredith: Magnolia (perseverance, dignity)

Director Hawke: Deadly nightshade (falsehood)

Kelsie: Lemon balm (discretion, happiness)

Pippa: Anemone (truth, sincerity)

Onnie: Rhododendron (caution, I am dangerous)

Jessi: Daphne (fame, glory)

Hyun-Ki: Yellow rose (freedom, friendship)

Qiara: Dracaena (inner power)

Marie: Rosemary (rebirth, devotion)

Liah: Chamomile (protection, healing)

Soraya: Thistle (sternness, nobility)

Thalia: Bittersweet (truth, platonic love)

Athena: Snapdragon (willpower, deception)

Laila: Hemlock (you will cause my death)

Reyna: Wild plum (independence)

Pyrrha: Birch (purification, new beginnings)

Aldrich: Motherwort (concealed love)

Samira: Kennedia (intellectual beauty)

Sohelia: Walnut (strategy, protection, health)

Vanessa: Convolvulus (uncertainty, I want your support)

Matt: Elder tree (compassion, zealousness)

Dolores: Bluebell (humility, faithfulness, regret)

Victorie: Almond blossom (wisdom, clairvoyance)

Kayla: Edelweiss (courage, purity)

Dori: Fir (cleverness, adaptability)

[tazmilygray]

🕸️💌🍒🔮 for Elodee

🕸️(Spiderweb) - Create a bouquet inspired by your OC! It can be based on their colour palette, flower language and symbolism, whatever they like best, or any combination of the three.

I looked up flower language, as that would be Elodee's specialty, and picked some out that i thought fit her, along with using ones i thought would go nicely with her color palette. Edelweiss means courage and devotion Goldenrod means encouragement and good fortune Hollyhock means ambition Iris means faith, trust, wisdom, hope, and/or valor. faith, hope, and valor are the meanings i paired with Elodee. She focuses on the future and works hard on her gardening and floral arrangements to make herself the best she can be at her craft, and she's devoted to finding her sister as well.

💌(Love Letter) - How easy are they to befriend? Are they more of a social butterfly or a lone wolf?

She's pretty sociable, but if she gets focused on her work, she'll accidentally ignore you, but once she notices she'll definitely apologize profusely.

🍒(Cherry) - Out of all of the Dream Friends [Kirby included], which ones would they get along with the most? The least?

She'd get along well with Bandee for sure, he's proof that even little waddle dees can go a long way if they set their hearts on it. She would talk about flowers with Taranza, he'd totally know all about flower language. He just tends to have little faith, and he would be nervous for her about her sister. He's less optimistic about situations than she is. She would not get along with Zan Partizanne. She's pessimistic under guise of being a realist, she's not any sort of encouragement, she's just generally a downer, none of which go well with Elodee's optimistic, encouraging attitude. They're both no-nonsense people, but what they consider "nonsense" causes their personalities to clash horribly.

🔮(Crystal Ball) - Out of all the treasures in the Great Cave Offensive, Kirby is letting your OC pick one from his stash to keep! Which one do they pick, and why?

Probably one of the "memories of [season]" items. I'm imagining them to be like magical items, their use is ambiguous but she assumes they'll help her with her gardening. And even if they're not magical at all, they're still pretty.

thanks SO much for the ask, this was really fun! im sorry it took a couple days, i've been busy and i wanted to put something together for the flower part

[badgirlcovention]

Bleach x TOH AU pt. 2

Part one laid down some basics but here goes the squads and the details. I haven't decided on all of the functions for each squad but I'm willing to take suggestions.

First Squad Function: Oversee the administrative and infrastructural duties of the Boiling Isles Captain: Gwendolyn Clawthorne Lieutenant: Other notable members: Squad flower: Carnation (meaning: Motherly love) Color: Mauve

Second Squad Function: To train and run the Covenant Militia, which answers directly to the Commander-in-Chief/Captain of the Squad Captain: Lilith Clawthorne Lieutenant: Steve Cliffsinger Other notable members: Amity Blight (unseated officer; part of the noble Blight clan) Squad flower: Gladiolus (meaning: Strength, Integrity, Victory) Color: Arctic Blue

Third Squad Function: To train and run the Covenant Scout Patrol Captain: Terra Snapdragon Lieutenant: Other notable members: Dell Clawthorne (former Captain), Eda Clawthorne (former third seat) Squad flower: Magnolia (meaning: Nobility, love of nature) Color: Cadmium green

Fourth Squad Function: To treat the injured and manage supplies in the Boiling Isles Captain: Hettie Cutburn Lieutenant: Other notable members: Squad flower: Valerian (meaning: Readiness) Color: Azure blue

Fifth Squad Function: To obtain and keep track of information in the Boiling Isles, sometimes delving into sensitive information Captain: Osran Lieutenant: Odalia Blight Other notable members: Squad flower: Hollyhock (meaning: Ambition) Color: Violet

Sixth Squad Function: Detention Unit Captain: Warden Wrath Lieutenant: Other notable members: Squad flower: Black-eyed Susan (meaning: Justice) Color: Iron Grey

Seventh Squad Function: Captain: Adrian Graye Vernworth Lieutenant: Other notable members: Emira Blight (20th seat; part of the noble Blight clan), Edric Blight (unseated officer; part of the noble Blight clan) Squad flower: Amaryllis (meaning: Pride) Color: Sky blue

Eighth Squad Function: To maintain the structural and architectural integrity of the Boiling Isles Captain: Mason Lieutenant: Other notable members: Mattholomule (unseated officer) Squad flower: Chamomile (meaning: Patience in adversity) Color: Mocha brown

Ninth Squad Function: Captain: Vitimir Lieutenant: Other notable members: Boscha Volkov (currently unseated but nearing 20th seat already) Squad flower: Nasturtium (meaning: Patriotism, conquest, Victory in battle) Color: Yellow

Tenth Squad Function: Captain: Darius Deamonne Lieutenant: Other notable members: Squad flower: Iris (meaning: Faith, trust, wisdom, hope, valor) Color: Orchid

Eleventh Squad Function: Captain: Eberwolf Lieutenant: Other notable members: Squad flower: Hyacinth (meaning: Sport, game, play) Color: Red-Orange

Twelfth Squad Function: To run the Research and Development Department for technological advancement in the Boiling Isles Captain: Alador Blight Lieutenant: Other notable members: Squad flower: Lotus (meaning: Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, rebirth) Color: Magenta

Thirteenth Squad Function: Captain: Raine Whispers Lieutenant: Katya Other notable members: Squad flower: Edelweiss (meaning: Courage, devotion) Color: Scarlet

[elshells]

🌼 for the ask game :)

🌼 - Here's another Wikipedia article, this time on flower symbolism. What flower (or bouquet) goes with your OC best?

Hehehe, time for me to open Pandora's box for this one...

I gasped out loud when I read this prompt, because over this past month I've been obsessed with flower symbolism. I bought myself a book on Victorian flower language after falling down a research rabbit hole and have been slowly teaching myself all of the different meanings. Because of this, flower symbolism actually ends up playing a minor role in Agent Ace, so this question is especially appropriate (go figure)! So, thank you for giving me an excuse to think about it even more! :)

Of course, it was impossible to choose just one flower for each OC, so everyone gets a bouquet! I also may have gotten a lil' carried away with how many characters I included in this post... my five primary OCs plus three minor OCs (all from Agent Ace). I had so much fun matching flowers to the characters, and am honestly shocked I didn't think to do it before!!

Sophia Colbo

⁕ Black-Eyed Susan

Justice

⁕ Chamomile

Energy in adversity

⁕ Edelweiss

Devotion and courage

⁕ Gladiolus

Strength of character, honor, and conviction

⁕ Hollyhock

Ambition

Harley Manalis

⁕ Blackthorn

Fate, protection, hope against adversity, and good fortune

⁕ Elderflower

Compassion

⁕ Ivy

Dependence, endurance, and faithfulness

⁕ Scarlet Lily

Lofty aspirations

⁕ Pear Blossom

Lasting friendship

⁕ Oak Leaf

Strength

⁕ Purple Violet

Daydreaming, love between two women, and lesbian love

Jade de Soto

⁕ Acanthus

Art, immortality, and rebirth

⁕ Yellow Daisy

Happiness and joy

⁕ Magnolia

Perseverance and a love of nature

⁕ Blue Orchid

Rarity, uniqueness, beauty, and spirituality

⁕ Pear Blossom

Lasting friendship

⁕ Pink Spider Lily

Feminine love, beauty, and passion

⁕ Purple Violet

Daydreaming, love between two women, lesbian love

Max Ahn

⁕ Aspen

Excess of sensibility, fear, and lamentation

⁕ Dandelion

Overcoming hardship

⁕ Pear Blossom

Lasting friendship

⁕ Protea

Courage, transformation, daring, resourcefulness, and diversity

⁕ Sage

Health, wisdom, and respect

⁕ Yarrow

Healing and inspiration

Janus

⁕ Abatina

Fickleness

⁕ Camellia

Unpretending excellence

⁕ Dahlia

Elegance and dignity

⁕ Orange Orchid

Pride, enthusiasm, and boldness

⁕ Snapdragon

Graciousness, strength, and deception

Ahren Colbo

⁕ Daffodil

Uncertainty, chivalry, respect, and new beginnings

⁕ Foxglove

Insecurity

⁕ Peony

Shame, bashfulness, and anger

⁕ Rue

Regret, sorrow, and repentance

⁕ Snowdrop

Consolation or hope

August Bracken

⁕ Heliotrope

Devotion

⁕ Lemon Blossom

Discretion

⁕ Speedwell

Travel, kindness, loyalty, and protection

⁕ Thyme

Courage and thriftiness

⁕ White Violet

Modesty

Bellona

⁕ Himalayan Blue Poppy

Potential, possibilities, and psychic skills

⁕ Lobelia

Malevolence

⁕ Purple Orchid

Respect, royalty, and admiration

⁕ Thistle

Nobility, endurance, and warning

⁕ Wolfsbane

Misanthropy

[bleedingheart-s]

🌞 🧜 🌻

hi rebecca!!! thanks for the ask my beautiful friend!!!! gonna answer these for gale and nox 🩵

🌞- are they a morning person?

you'd think it's the opposite, but gale- no, nox- yes! gale is a 'stay up all night' type, but nox was raised on a farm so they're practically programmed to wake up with the sun. either way i'm never short for cuddles in bed 🥰

🧜- what sea creature would their lower half be if they were merfolk?

gale- purple anthias!

nox- parrotfish!

🌻- what flowers do you associate with them?

gale- daisies. clematis for mental beauty (according to the old farmer's almanac), and the purple variety is the same color as his default outfits. hollyhock for ambition.

nox- edelweiss for devotion and courage, gladiolus for integrity and strength, peonies for bashfulness, a happy life, and also shame.

[thescriptorfireflyy]

PLANT SYMBOLISMS

Aloe — Healing, protection, affection.

Amaryllis — Pride.

Anemone — Forsaken.

Angelica — Inspiration.

Apple Blossom — Preference.

Arborvitae — Unchanging friendship.

Aster — Symbol of Love, daintiness.

Basil — Good wishes.

Bay — Glory.

Begonia — Beware.

Bittersweet — Truth.

Black-eyed Susan — Justice.

Bluebell — Humility, kindness.

Candytuft — Indifference.

Red Carnation — My heart aches, admiration.

White – Innocence, pure love, a woman’s good luck gift.

Pink – I’ll never forget you.

Yellow – Disdain, disappointment, rejection.

Chamomile — Patience.

Chives — Usefulness.

Chrysanthemum — Cheerfulness.

Clover, white — Think of me.

Coreopsis — Always cheerful.

Coriander — Hidden worth.

Crocus — Spring, youthful gladness.

Cumin — Fidelity.

Cyclamen — Resignation and goodbye.

Daffodil — Regard.

Daisy — Innocence, hope.

Dill — Powerful against evil.

Edelweiss — Courage, devotion.

Fennel — Flattery.

Fern — Sincerity.

Forget-me-not — True love, memories.

Gardenia — Secret love.

Geranium — Oak-leaved, true friendship.

Gladiolus — Remembrance.

Goldenrod — Encouragement, good fortune.

Heliotrope — Eternal love.

Holly — Hope.

Hollyhock — Ambition.

Honeysuckle — Bonds of love.

Horehound — Health.

Hyacinth — Games and sport, playfulness, rashness.

Blue – Constancy of love.

Purple – Sorrow, forgiveness, regret.

Yellow – Jealousy.

White – Loveliness,

Hydrangea — Hydrangea.

Hyssop — Sacrifice, cleanliness.

Iris — A message.

Ivy — Friendship, continuity.

Jasmine — white, Sweet love.

Lady’s mantle — Comforting.

Lavender — Devotion, virtue.

Lemon balm — Sympathy.

Lilac — Joy of youth.

Lily, calla — Beauty.

Lily, day — Chinese emblem for mother.

Lily-of-the-valley — Sweetness, purity.

Lotus flower — Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth.g

Magnolia — Love of nature.

Mint — Virtue.

Morning Glory — Affection.

Myrtle — Good luck and love in a marriage.

Nasturtium — Patriotism.

Oak — Strength.

Oregano — Substance.

Pansy — Thoughts.

Parsley — Festivity.

Peony — Bashful, happy life.

Pine — Humility.

Poppy, red — Consolation.

Rhododendron — Danger, flee.

Red rose — Love, I love you.

Dark crimson rose — Mourning.

Pink rose — Happiness.

White rose — Purity, heavenly, I’m worthy of you.

Yellow rose — Jealousy, decrease of love.

Rosemary — Remembrance.

Rue — Grace, clear vision.

Sage — Wisdom, immortality.

Blue salvias — I think of you.

Red salvias — Forever mine.

Savory Spice — Interest.

Sorrel — Affection.

Southernwood — Constancy, jest.

Sunflower — Adoration.

Sweet pea — Pleasures.

Sweet william — Gallantry.

Sweet woodruff — Humility.

Tansy — Hostile thoughts.

Tarragon — Lasting interest.

Thyme — Courage, strength.

Red tulip — Passion, declaration of love.

Yellow tulip — Sunshine in your smile.

Valerian — Readiness.

Violet — Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, modesty.

Wallflower — Faithfulness in adversity.

Willow — Sadness.

Yarrow — Everlasting love.

Zinnia — Thoughts of absent friends.

(Personally, Zinnia is a mood)

[therapardalis]

promptfairy​:

❥     𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒    [   𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙳 𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙿𝚃𝚂    ]   .

headcanon prompts with questions based on plants   &   what they represent in flower language .  happy roleplaying !!  ♡

[Cut for length.]

abatina :   is there anything in life your muse has changed their mind about over time   (   due to becoming more educated on the topic ,   certain experiences  ,   etc .   ) ,    or that they   would   change their mind about under certain circumstances ?  

acanthus :   is your muse deceptive ,   or willing to lie or deceive to achieve certain means ?   why or why not ?   

aloe :   how does your muse handle grief ?

amaryllis :   what is something or someone that your muse takes pride in ?   how do they express that pride ?   

anemone :   how does your muse view the world ;   as a cruel   &   unforgiving place ,   a land full of wonders ,   or something in - between ?  where does that world view come from   (   what experiences ,   life lessons ,   etc .   ) ?  

angelica :   where does your muse draw inspiration in life ?   what motivates them ?

apple blossom :   how does your muse go about expressing or not expressing their sexuality ?  

bachelor’s button :   does your muse actively seek romantic companionship ,   or cherish the liberties of being single ? 

basil :   does your muse have a love - hate relationship with anyone or anything ?

bay tree :   does your muse seek glory   &   accolades ,   or do they favour a simpler ,   more personal life ?  

begonia :   how cautious is your muse ?   are they prone to noticing red flags ,   or paranoid to the point of untrusting most everyone ?   why or why not ?  

belladonna :   how does your muse respond to silence ?   do they take comfort in soundlessness ,   or seek to fill the void with noise ?   

bluebell :   does your muse learn from their past ,   or are they prone to repeating the same mistakes ?  

carnation :   what is your muse’s relationship with their gender ?   how do they express or not express this relationship ?  

chamomile :   what is your muse likely to take away from a painful experience ?   are they one to be haunted by adversity ,   or to use what they’ve gone through to become stronger ?  

chrysanthemum :   how does your muse express romantic love ?  how do they feel about love as a concept ?  

daffodil :   is your muse one to be loyal in relationships ,   or are they likely to quickly move from one bond to another ?

daisy :   did your muse ever feel as though their innocence had been lost ?   what moment in their life could be described as the end of their innocence ?  

edelweiss :   what was the bravest moment in your muse’s life ?  are they known to be courageous from then on ?  

fern :   does your muse believe in magic or cosmic forces ,   or are they more likely to think their life is ultimately a matter of their own control ?  

forget - me - not :   has your muse ever forgotten something that is or was important to them ?��  are they afraid of forgetting things like that ?  

gardenia :   is your muse one to confess romantic feelings early on ,   or to conceal them for long periods of time ?  

gladiolus :   describe a moment from your muse’s life that they will never forget .

goldenrod :   does your muse believe in luck or fortune ?  why or why not ?   where do they believe these things come from ?  

heliotrope :   does your muse believe in soulmates ?

hibiscus :   how does your muse view the gentler ,   daintier things in life ?   as things worth preserving   &   caring for ,   or things only bound to wither   &   disappear ?  

holly :   how strong is your muse’s sense of intuition ?  are they aware of it ?   do they ever fear that it is only paranoia ?  

hollyhock :   how strong is your muse’s sense of ambition ?  what’s something they strive for in life ?  

hyacinth :   is your muse athletic ?   does it come naturally to them ,   or have they had to work for their physique and/or skill ?  

hydrangea :   how much does your muse value communication in their relationships with others ?  are they prone to being misunderstood ?

iris :   if your muse could convey one last message to someone they have lost or left behind ,   what would it be ?  

ivy :   what are your muse’s views on marriage ?   do they believe it is something strictly for love ,   or an institution rooted in business   &   social benefits ?   do they desire or have they desired to be married ?

lavender :   how easy is it to gain your muse’s trust ?  once their trust is broken ,   how might one go about mending it ?  

lilac :   what was your muse’s childhood like ?   how has their upbringing affected them as they’ve aged ? 

lily :   how does your muse view their mother ?  

lotus :   has your muse ever felt as though they’ve been reborn ?  have they ever desired the feeling of a fresh start ,   or a better understanding of themself and/or the world around them ?  

magnolia :   describe your muse’s relationship with nature   &   the natural world .  

marigold :   is your muse prone to jealousy ?  how might they handle envious feelings ?  

mint :   does your muse view themself as virtuous   &   moral ?  what do these words mean to them ?

nasturtium :   describe your muse’s relationship with their birthplace ,   or homeland .  

oak :   who would your muse consider the strongest person they know ?  

pansy :   does your muse often reflect on their own actions ?   do they ever think a lot about the past ,   and what they could have done differently ?

parsley :   describe a holiday your muse enjoys ,   and why they enjoy it .

peony :   what would a   ‘  happy life  ’   look like in your muse’s eyes ?

poppy :   what comforts your muse ?

rhododendron :   is your muse receptive to warnings   &   advice given by others ?

rose :   how much does your muse value other people ?   do they wish to have many friends ,   lovers ,   and/or associates ?   are they an easy person to love ?

sage :   what is your muse’s legacy ?   what do they want to be remembered for   &   what might they actually be remembered for ?  

salvia :   is your muse possessive over people or things that matter a lot to them ?  how do they express that possessiveness ,   or lack thereof ? 

snapdragon :   is your muse merciful ?  why or why not ?

southernwood :   how seriously does your muse take themself ?   do they prefer a solemn   &   intellectual atmosphere or do they delight in jokes   &   banter ?  

sunflower :   what brings your muse the most joy in life ?  

tulip :   how does your muse view people in general ?  

violet :   how does your muse respond to betrayal ?

willow :   how does your muse handle sadness   &   depression ?

zinnia :   how has the loss of fallen comrades and/or loved ones affected your muse ?   has it taught them anything or given them any new perspectives ?

[waylonisrotten]

Pick a random flower (includes symbolism)

Common Hollyhock - remembrance, nostalgia, epiphany

Anemone sickness, undying love

Blackthorn - fate, hope against adversity

Purple Carnation - whimsy, unchanging

Edelweiss - devotion, courage

Magnolia - perseverance, love of nature

Yellow Orchid - new beginnings

[surohsopsisofclouds]

Hollyhock and Edelweiss

“Remy, they accepted it, my book, it’s published!” Logan rushed into Remy’s botanical magic shop in a whirlwind, a bright grin breaking over his face like silvery sunlight glinting off a stream. 

Said person turned towards him, a pot of angelica floating in front of them at chest level that they gently pushed back into its place; a few feet above their heads, right next to the daisies.

“See? I told yah you could do it, hun. You’ve got the talent, and more importantly the skill to be an incredible writer.” Remy walked over to Logan as they spoke, before briefly asking, “Can I hug you?” Pausing a moment to wait to see if he would give his permission, they reached up to wrap their arms around Logan when given a clear nod.

“And now that it’s published…” They paused for a moment before continuing in a teasing tone. “Do I finally get to read it? Seriously, I’ve been dying to.”

Logan gave them a dry look, shaking his head in amusement. “You have not been dying, love. You’ve merely been impatient.”

“Impatient!” They squawked dramatically. “Impatient!, I have waited for you, oh lovely poet mine-”

“I am a novelist.” Logan interrupted.

“Poet.” Remy glared at him playfully before continuing. “Whose colorful words stole away my breath with every witty syllable-”

“Which one of us is the writer, again?” Logan asked, leading them over to the counter, and then behind it to the back room, using a hint of his magic to flip the Open sign to Closed.

Remy tapped his nose playfully as they travelled up the stairs to their apartment, sending a sparkle of magic off with their laughter. “Oh shoosh, stardust, you know you love me.”

Logan leaned in close as they settled on the loveseat in the living room.

“But of course. Who else would have such an exquisite laugh that I could fall for it over and over again?” Remy flushed to their roots at that, a stammering of letters tumbling over each other as their mind stuttered from their QPP’s words.

“I- I you- you- why are you so-”

“Cat got your tongue, my bouquet of Angelicas?” Logan teased, wrapping his arms around them as they cuddled together, moving the breezes created by the ceiling fan to carry the remote over to him, pressing play on his and their favorite movie.

“You-! Oooohhhhh, why are you so perfect! It’s not fair!” Remy buried their face in Logan’s shoulder, making him laugh.

“The only reason you think I’m perfect, is because you can’t see yourself from an outside view.”

Remy sighed, giving up on trying to win their game. They moved their face out from its place nestled in Logan’s shoulder, and settled down under the blanket his magic had brought over to gently lay over the both of them.

“After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”

[writingraven]

Flower Symbolism

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⤜ Acacia ; hidden love / beauty in withrdrawl

⤜ Alstroemeria ; devotion & friendship

⤜ Amaryllis ; splendid beauty & pride

⤜ Anemone ; wind / anticipation / fading hope

⤜ Anthurium ; hospitality

⤜ Aster ; patience

⤜ Basil ; good wishes & holiness

⤜ Bee Balm ; protection & prosperity

⤜ Begonia ; gratitude

⤜ Bells of Ireland ; good luck

⤜ Birds of Paradise ; joyfulness & magnificence

⤜ Black-Eyed Susan ; justice

⤜ Black Rose ; vengeance

⤜ Blanket Flower ; modesty

⤜ Blue Rose ; mystery & intrigue

⤜ Bluestar ; strength & determination & endurance

⤜ Calla Lily ; beauty & magnificence

⤜ Carnation ; pride & beauty

⤜ Chamomile ; patience & wealth

⤜ Chrysanthemum ; fidelity & optimism

⤜ Cosmo ; order & harmony

⤜ Daffodil ; chivalry

⤜ Dahlia ; dignity / warning

⤜ Daisy ; innocence

⤜ Delphinium ; lightness & fun & levity

⤜ Edelweiss ; courage & devotion

⤜ Forget-Me-Not ; good memories

⤜ Freesia ; innocence & friendship

⤜ Gardenia ; purity & sweetness

⤜ Gerbera ; cheerfulness

⤜ Gladiolus ; strength of character

⤜ Goldenrod ; encouragement

⤜ Heather ; admiration & solitude

⤜ Hollyhock ; ambition

⤜ Honeysuckle ; devotion

⤜ Hyacinth ; playfulness

⤜ Hydrangea ; heartfelt

⤜ Hyssop ; cleanliness & sacrifice

⤜ Iris ; compliments & eloquence

⤜ Larkspur ; levity & lightness

⤜ Lavender ; devotion & relaxation

⤜ Lavender Rose ; enchantment

⤜ Lilac ; youthful innocence

⤜ Lily of the Valley ; sweetness

⤜ Lotus ; rebirth

⤜ Magnolia ; love of nature

⤜ Marigold ; mourning

⤜ Morning Glory ; affection & mortality

⤜ Myrtle ; good luck

⤜ Nasturtium ; patriotism & conquest

⤜ Orchid ; exotic beauty

⤜ Pansy ; love & adoration

⤜ Peony ; bashful / happy marriage

⤜ Pink Carnation ; motherly love

⤜ Pink Rose ; gratitude & appreciation

⤜ Poppy ; sleep & peace & death

⤜ Purple Carnation ; capriciousness

⤜ Purple Crocus ; success & pride & dignity

⤜ Purple Rose ; love at first sight

⤜ Queen Anne’s Lace ; complexity & delicateness

⤜ Ranunculus ; radiance

⤜ Red Carnation ; love & pride & adoration

⤜ Red Chrysanthemum ; love

⤜ Red Rose ; love & romance

⤜ Rosemary ; remembrance

⤜ Scotch Broom ; strength & abundance

⤜ Snapdragon ; strength & graciousness

⤜ Statice ; sympathy & success

⤜ Stock ; happy life & lasting beauty

⤜ Striped Carnation ; refusal

⤜ Sunflower ; pure thoughts

⤜ Sweet Pea ; delicate pleasure & bliss

⤜ Tansy ; declaration of war

⤜ Tiger Lily ; wealth & pride

⤜ Tulip ; declaration of love

⤜ Valerian ; readiness

⤜ Violet ; loyalty & devotion

⤜ White Carnation ; innocence & pure love

⤜ White Chrysanthemum ; loyal love & truth

⤜ White Rose ; innocence & purity

⤜ Yarrow ; love & healing

⤜ Yellow Carnation ; rejection & disappointment

⤜ Yellow Chrysanthemum ; slighted love

⤜ Yellow Rose ; joy & friendship

⤜ Zinnia ; thoughts of absent friend / lasting adoration