Narcissus Flower

 Narcissus Flower

Whether you call them Narcissus, Daffodils, or Jonquils, these cheerful flowers are among the earliest blooms to poke through the frozen soil in early spring. Heralding the warming to come, these flowers remind us that no winter freeze can last forever. Bring a little more life and beauty into your world by embracing all that the Narcissus symbolizes for cultures around the world.

What Does the Narcissus Flower Mean?

Since both Narcissus and Daffodils are technically the same flower, their meanings overlap as well. These flowers are usually considered a symbol of:

• Prosperity and wealth, especially in the future
• March birthdays, as the birth flower of the month
• The arrival of spring
• Rebirth and renewal
• Good luck and happiness
• Future misfortune
• Narcissism and egotism
• The austerity and challenges of Lent
• Clarity and inspiration

ll of the Narcissus meanings are strictly positive. You can tell a friend you’re hoping for their success with a potted plant, or you can warn them about an ego that’s growing out of control.

Etymological Meaning of the Narcissus Flower

Narcissus is a Greek name that became linked to this plant thousands of years ago. It doubles as both the common name and scientific moniker for about 50 different flower varieties, including all of the common Daffodils. The name comes from a Greek word for narcotic, but it’s also tied to the myth of the young man known as Narcissus. He was the son of a river god and a nymph, and he fell in love with his reflection due to his immense beauty. The first Narcissus flowers sprung up around the pool where he drowned due to his obsession with himself.

Symbolism of the Narcissus Flower

The Narcissus does come with a few negative symbols due to the association with narcissism. Aside from signaling a person is a little too self-obsessed, this flower is ideal for reminding someone that there is always a chance for things to improve in the future. The Narcissus means rebirth and renewal because it’s one of the earliest bulbs to sprout. If you know someone that is the first to arrive at every event, you can celebrate their punctuality with this flower. The Victorians considered it an egoist’s flower, while the Chinese use it to symbolize future prosperity and wealth.

Narcissus Flower Color Meanings

Almost all Narcissus blooms show up in shades of orange, yellow, and white. This links to the flower to purity and rebirth through the color meaning as well as its other physical characteristics. The sunny color is very charming and encouraging, especially after a long winter with no flowers in sight. Many people keep paperwhites, a white variety of Narcissus, in their home during the winter to force blooms for the beauty of nature while everything outdoors is dormant or dead.

Meaningful Botanical Characteristics of the Narcissus Flower

Narcissus look charming but pack plenty of poison into their bulbs, stems, and flowers. Even picking too many plants can leave you with itchy skin due to the irritants in the sap. However, researchers are extracting certain compounds from the bulbs that for Alzheimer’s treatments. The flower is also processed for aromatic compounds added to perfumes for a dark green leaf smell with a light hint of white floral. There are many cases of illness and injury when the bulbs were mistaken for garlic or onions and eaten, but they taste so bitter and soapy most people stop after a single bite and only ingest enough poison to develop stomach pain and distress.

Special Occasions for the Narcissus Flowers

There’s a flower for every occasion. Pick a few Daffodils or Narcissus for events like:

• Cheering up a friend or family member after loss
• Reminding someone that spring is on its way
• Encouraging recovery from an illness or period of depression
• Graduation or a first job, due to the association with gaining wealth in the future
• Baby showers and birth celebrations

The Narcissus Flower’s Message Is…

Nothing bad can last forever because spring is always just around the corner. You can recover from anything if you focus on the positive, and good things are already on their way to you.

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Magnolia Flower

Magnolia Flower

People have loved magnolias for thousands of years. They love them so much that they argue over just how many magnolia species there are. According to the Magnolia Society International, there are currently over 200 species. New species and varieties are being developed all of the time. Each variety is stunningly beautiful with large, fragrant petals.

What Does the Magnolia Flower Mean?

• Magnolia meanings depend on the color of the flower and the immediate culture of the person giving and receiving the flowers. Usually, magnolias are given as presents from men to women as if the men are saying, “You are worthy of a beautiful magnolia.”
• A magnolia often symbolizes Yin, or the feminine side of life.
• White magnolias symbolize purity and dignity

Etymological Meaning of the Magnolia Flower

Once upon a time, there was a French botanist by the name of Pierre Magnol (1638 – 1715). He helped scientists determine that plants came in families and not just species. Guess who magnolias are named after?

The Chinese began naming magnolias long before the 1600s. What taxonomists and botanists call Magnolia officialis since the 1600s, the Chinese have been calling hou po.

Symbolism of the Magnolia Flower

There seem to be as many symbol interpretations about magnolias as there are people who love magnolias:

• In Victorian times, sending flowers was a discreet way of lovers sending messages to each other. Magnolias symbolized dignity and nobility.
• In ancient China, magnolias were thought to be the perfect symbols of womanly beauty and gentleness.
• In the American South, white magnolias are commonly seen in bridal bouquets because the flowers are thought to reflect and emphasize the bride’s purity and nobility.

Magnolia Flower Facts

Magnolias may seem ever present but they are definitely not commonplace plants. Here are a few interesting things about magnolias:

• Magnolias grow on trees, not vines, bushes or on stalks. These trees can live for a full century.
• Magnolias cannot pollinate without the help of beetles. Their bright and sweet-smelling flowers help attract these beetles.
• Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) became the state flower of Mississippi in 1952.
• The fragrant magnolia, also called Siebold’s nolia Flower Color Meanings

Although magnolias are most seen with white petals, some species come in pink, yellow or purple. In modern Paganism and Wicca, colors of flowers are used in spells for petitioning certain goddesses.

• White: represents the moon, any lunar goddess and for spells cast on Mondays
• Yellow: represents the sun, any solar goddess or god and for spells case on Sundays
• Pink: represents the feminine, friends and love. Spells using pink flowers are best cast on Friday, the day belonging to love goddesses like Venus or Aphrodite.
• Purple: associated with royalty since Roman times, is best for spells dealing with governments.

Meaningful Botanical Characteristics of the Magnolia Flower

Magnolia flowers and bark have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Today, magnolia flowers and bark can be found in pills, powders, teas or tinctures. Unfortunately, there have been few clinical studies done on medical magnolias. Be very careful when using any herbal medication with magnolia for the first time. Pregnant women should not ingest any alternative medicine containing magnolia. Pollen can get mixed into any preparation with magnolia herbs or flowers so anyone with a pollen allergy should stay away from herbal cures containing magnolia.

Magnolia is traditionally thought to help with:

• Lung problems
• Congestion in the chest
• Runny nose
• Menstrual cramps
• Relaxing muscles
• Digestive upsets like gas and constipation

In Russia, herbalists often prepare magnolia tree bark by soaking it in vodka. No wonder the patients often feel better.

The Magnolia Flower’s Message

Magnolias are thought to be one of the first flowering plants to evolve on Earth. According to the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society, fossil remains show that magnolias were around some for 100 million years. Basically all magnolias follow the same blueprint. Ancient magnolias are still recognizable today as magnolias. Clearly, magnolias have found a great way to survive. Who knows? They may even survive long after human begins become extinct. Therefore, a magnolia means stability and grace through the ever changing ages.

Lisianthus Flower

Some of the most beautiful bouquet flowers start out from humble origins. Whether it’s a lotus rising out of the mud in a tiny pond or a lisianthus growing wild in a South American meadow, these flowers don’t look like simple weeds once they’re stocked in the floral shop. This distinctive blossom that looks similar to a rose doubles as a symbol for communicating a subtle message when you give the gift of a lisianthus.

What Does the Lisianthus Flower Mean?

Lisianthus has plenty of different meanings to explore, such as

• Being the birth flower of the Sagittarius astrological sign
• The joining of two people for a lifelong bond
• Expressing gratitude for a gift or favor from a friend
• Showing someone how much appreciate them, especially for their social skills or warm personality
• Trying to convince someone you’re charismatic and charming
• Traditional values and old fashioned morals.

Etymological Meaning of the Lisianthus Flower

The lisianthus plant is also known by the common name of Eustoma. This term comes from ancient Greece. The eu- prefix carries the meaning of beauty, while the -stoma part of the name refers to a mouth or a mouth-like shape. Lisianthus means something closer to a dissolving flower instead, since lysis refers to dissolution and anthos is the Greek word for flower.

Symbolism of the Lisianthus Flower

The lisianthus requires specific conditions to first germinate, but then it grows into a hardy plant that blooms profusely. This means it symbolizes rising above your surroundings and being grateful for everything in your life. It’s also a wedding flower due to its link with devotion and long-lasting bonds. Finally, you can also explain that you’re a traditionalist or show off your charisma with this colorful and fun plant.

Lisianthus Flower Color Meaning

This flower comes in practically any color, allowing you to play with color symbolism as well when giving the gift of lisianthus. Light pink makes this bloom a great present for a new mother or young girl, while the deep blue varieties evoke a sense of peace and openness. Of course, bright red ones still carry a meaning of love and passion between two people. Unlike many other flowers used for floral arranging, this plant is also available in varying shades of green. These green ruffles work well to symbolize wealth, fertility, and success at work.

Meaningful Botanical Characteristics of the Lisianthus Flower

The lisianthus grows wild throughout the southern US and South America. As a wild meadow flower, it’s a beautiful way to improve your landscape if you can get the tiny seeds to grow. This plant doesn’t offer any specific medicinal or cosmetic uses due to its toxic components, but you can definitely use it to attract bees and butterflies to your garden.

Special Occasions for the Lisianthus Flowers

Few flowers look as elegant as the lisianthus when used to make boutonnieres and corsages. Try a bouquet of the blooms for thanking a friend instead of sending the usual card, or keep a few around to raise your spirits.

The Lisianthus Flower’s Message Is…

Don’t forget to stay grateful for what you do have, and remember to express that thankfulness to those that help you. Look for beauty everywhere you go to find the best in each day.

Knautia macedonica

Knautia macedonica

Knautia macedonica has been hugely fashionable for years and is likely to remain so for many more. This lovely and versatile perennial blooms from late spring to autumn with dark-crimson, richly glamorous pompoms.
The plant spreads out from a central rootstock into a broad, chalice-shaped bush, each shoot branching again and again to form a broad wiry network of stems. Every shoot and side-shoot terminates in a flower, of which, established plants produce literally hundreds of blooms in one season. Individual pompoms last no longer than a fortnight before turning into spherical seed-heads of magical symmetry.

In common with all scabious, this is an important wildlife plant, providing nectar for hoverflies, bees and butterflies. Beautiful next to silver foliage and a wonderful companion to old-fashioned roses. Try a group planting with ornamental grasses for striking contrast. 
Pronounced 'naughtier,' this is an easy to grow, strikingly beautiful plant that, thankfully doesn't live up to its name.

Sowing: Sow in late winter to spring or sow in autumn. 
Sow at maximum temperatures of 5°C (41°F) Seeds can be sown indoors or sown outdoors directly where they are to flower. The seeds need a touch of cold to germinate, if temperatures outdoors are too high, you can be artificially simulate this by placing the seeds in a damp paper towel in a ziplock bag and placing in the fridge for around three or four weeks. Fridges are usually set at 4°C (39°F) – a very useful temperature!

Surface sow into pots containing well draining seed compost (John Innes or similar). or sow directly outdoors, barely cover the seeds or cover very lightly with grit. Make sure that the compost is kept slightly moist but not wet. Seeds generally germinate 2 to 3 weeks after sowing, but can occasionally be slow and erratic.
Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle into 9 to 10cm (4in) pots after 4 weeks. Grow on at 10°C (50°F) 
Use larger pots, 13 to 15cm per plant (5 to 6in), if they are to stay in containers. Acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out. Space the plants 45 to 60cm (18 to 24in) apart.

Position:
Knautia needs a sunny position to thrive. It seems to enjoy both acid and alkaline soils. Decent drainage is essential but add plenty of humus on thin, dry soils to retain moisture. Support with twiggy pea sticks or brushwood well before the flowers appear. In spring fertilise moderately. Don't fertilise after mid September.

Cultivation: 
Gardening experts advocate dead-heading to prolong summer flowering. However, in the case of Knautia this is both unnecessary and unwise. The seed heads actually enhance the look of it and provide food for birds. Deprive the birds of one or two seed heads in order to raise new plants.
In a good growing season clumps of Knautia become so vast - even bullying other plants in late summer that it's tempting to shear them right down and let them start again. A better idea is to prune some of the oldest stems back to the ground, leaving later ones intact. When the newer stems start to flower, take out more to make room for them. This careful editing is a bit of a fiddle but worth it, since it ensures that supplies of flowers are constantly maintained. To help prevent powdery mildew, mulch with well rotted manure or compost in autumn and keep well watered.

Cut Flowers: 
Cut flower stems can be harvested, when the flower show colour. Put the stems in warm water immediately. 
Vase life: 8 to 10 days. Cold storage is not recommended. Avoid the formation of seedpods in order to encourage the following flowering. Over the year harvest 20 stems per plant.

Plant Uses: 
Cottage/Informal Garden, Flower Arranging, Borders and Beds. Butterflies and Bees.

Origin: 
Knautia macedonica is found throughout Central Europe, the Caucasus, Iran to Central Asia and Siberia. It is a member of the scabious or teasel family, Dipsacaceae.

Nomenclature: 
Pronounced NOT-ee-ah mass-eh-DON-ih-kah, the genus name is named after a 17th Century Saxon botanist, Dr. Christopher Knaut (1638-1694).
The species name is derived from the country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. The Republic of Macedonia is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991.
It used to be known as Scabiosa rumelica and doubtless has many regional names throughout its native Central Europe where, in the manner of its relative Scabiosa arvensis, the species has been valued since medieval times as a culinary & medicinal herb gathered from the wild. 
Some plants commonly known as scabious are classified in related genera such as Cephalaria, Scabiosa and Succisa. This common name derives from the word scabies, which comes from the Latin word scaberemeaning “to scratch". In medieval times species of scabious were believed to relieve the itch of scabies and other afflictions of the skin including sores caused by the Bubonic Plague. In the 17 century Nicholas Culpepper prescribed its root as an ointment for the cure of wounds, swollen throats, snake-bite and the plague.
The common name of 'Pincushion flower’ is also shared with Scabiosa. It derives from the fact that its long, needle-like pistils resemble pins sticking into a pincushion.

Kangaroo Paw

All About the Kangaroo Paw Flower

The Kangaroo Paw is a unique plant and flower that a lot of people like. The name Kangaroo paw definitely has some unique factors to it, which you can tell from its name alone. If you are looking for something different that a lot of people probably haven’t heard of, you need to check out the Kangaroo Paw and learn all about it. There are all kinds of cool little facts that you can learn about the Kangaroo Paw and also all kinds of tips and uses for it that can help you understand how best to use this flower and what it is good for.

Description of the Kangaroo Paw Flower
The Kangaroo paw is a unique flower, the name comes from the fact that it does actually look like a Kangaroo paw. There are basically a few different species that are split across a few genera of this plant. This plant is actually tied to western Australia, where you are actually going to see Kangaroos, so the name is pretty fitting. The flower itself looks great and these are perennial plants that are going to look great and they actually have a very unique shape to them. With the flower, it is actually tubular and it has really thick hairs on it. These open and actually look like a claw, and that is where the name came from. They are beautiful flowers that are great pink colors and will really stand out if you have the pleasure of seeing the Kangaroo paw in person.

Uses for the Kangaroo Paw Flower

There are a few different uses for kangaroo paws, for most people they want to grow this flower. If that is the case, make sure that you have all the details that you need to grow this flower large and really have some great kangaroo paws in your garden. Otherwise, there are people that like to use these for bouquets and really have some floral arrangements that look great. This way, you can be sure that you are using the Kangaroo paw however you want to and that everything looks just the way that you want it to between bouquets and growing them on your own.

Why do people plant the Kangaroo Paw Flower ?

There are a lot of people that love the look that the Kangaroo paw has and for that reason, they are always looking at ways that this flower can be grown. This is not the easiest flower to grow and for the most part, it has been grown in good conditions so that it is able to grow. The first thing that you need to be sure of is that you are growing your kangaroo paws in full sun and that they have good drainage. You should also make sure that you are fertilizing them so that you can maximize their growth. Make sure that they are getting enough water when they are first starting to bloom, that will ensure that the bloom lasts the longest that it can and that it looks incredible.

Jasmine Flower 

Jasmine is a popular flower associated with love and romance. Its showy white blooms and heavenly fragrance are ideal for moon gardens where lovers spend time whispering sweet nothings under the stars. As a cut flower, it fills the home with a relaxing scent perfect for drifting off to sleep. Some gardeners prefer to plant jasmine outside the bedroom window to allow its fragrance to drift in on the night air.

What Does the Jasmine Flower Mean?

• The jasmine flower is associated with love.
• Jasmine also symbolizes beauty and sensuality.
• In some cultures, Jasmine represents appreciation and good luck.
• When used in religious ceremonies jasmine represents purity.
• Jasmine’s meanings varies depending on the culture and setting.

Etymological Meaning of the Jasmine Flower

Jasmine belongs to the Genus ‘Jasminum’ and includes over 200 species of plants, most of which originated in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Its name comes from the Persian word ‘yasmin’ meaning gift from God.

Symbolism of the Jasmine Flower 

Jasmine is the national flower of Pakistan. Both the bride and groom wear garlands of white jasmine and red roses on their wedding day. Floral bouquets of jasmine and roses are also used to celebrate special occasions, and in burial garlands meaning a final farewell.

In the Philippines, garlands of jasmine adorn the participants in religious ceremonies while Indonesians don jasmine for wedding ceremonies. In Thailand, jasmine is the symbol for mother and portrays love and respect. In the United States, jasmine symbolizes beauty, love and romance.

The Jasmine Flower Facts

Jasmine originated in the tropical regions of Asia but is now grown worldwide. While tropical Jasmine will not survive in temperate regions, some modern cultivars do. Cultivated versions are also sold as houseplants. Many gardeners add jasmine to flower gardens or grow them in pots on the deck or patio to scent the night air.

Most species of jasmine produce highly-fragrant, white flowers, but some species produce yellow or pink blooms and some even lack fragrance. Common jasmine grows on a bush or small shrub while some varieties produce vines. Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) is used for extracting fragrance for perfumes and lotions or making essential oils.

According to legend, a Tuscan gardener received a jasmine plant from Persian traders and planted it in his private garden. He refused to let anyone cut the flowers from his garden. One day, he presented a branch of the jasmine flowers to his beloved. She was so taken by the fragrance she agreed to marry him – thus began the Tuscan tradition of including jasmine in the bridal bouquet.

Meaningful Botanical Characteristics of the Jasmine Flower

Jasmine is used as a fragrance in perfumes, soaps and lotions and is even used to add its heady scent to jasmine tea. Contrary to popular belief, jasmine tea isn’t really made from jasmine. The tea is brewed from green tea, and then infused with the fragrance of jasmine. To make the tea, jasmine buds are gathered during the day and added to the brewed tea at night, as the buds begin to open and release their fragrance. It can take up to six hours to infuse the tea with the scent of jasmine. It is important to note that jasmine flowers and foliage are not edible and should not be brewed for tea.

Jasmine flower buds are used medicinally to treat eye and skin diseases while the leaves are used to treat breast tumors. Essential oils made from the blossoms, used in both aromatherapy and spiritual ceremonies, evoke wisdom and invoke peace and relaxation. Jasmine is believed to be both an antidepressant and an aphrodisiac making it suitable to scent the bedroom. Jasmine is also thought to be a sedative and sleep aid.

The Jasmine Flower’s Message Is

The jasmine flower’s message is mysteriously complex and means different things in different settings. Its pristine beauty and heady fragrance speaks of love and evokes positive feelings. Whether you choose to grow jasmine in the garden, or prefer a long bath infused with the fragrance of jasmine, its scent will renew the spirit and leave you feeling warm and sensual.

Ixora coccinea flower

Ixora coccinea flower

Like some gods and goddesses, the flower shown in the photo has several names - Ixora coccinea (Rubiaceae), jungle flame, burning love, jungle geranium, flame of the woods, flame of the forest, scarlet jungle flame, faja lobi, rugmini, vedchi , rangan, chethi. Select any you like. I would opt for chethi because it always reminds me, like most Malayalees, of the perennial favorite song ‘Chethi, mandaram, tulasi…” But I’ll stick to the botanical name, Ixora for this post.

In some countries Ixora coccinea (Rubiaceae) is associated with valor. It is said that ancient Tamil literature mentions about soldiers wearing the flowers and leaves of this plant around their necks while going into battle. Ixora flowers are also a symbol of increased sexuality and passion. There is a religious angle as well to this plant. It is often a part of the prasadam (remnants of the offering to God) the temple priests give the devotees after a requested pooja(prayer ritual) to indicate that the deity is satisfied.

The 400 odd species of Ixora coccinea (Rubiaceae)grow mainly in India, Sri Lanka, South East Asia andAfrica. It belongs to the coffee family. The leaves and flowers differ in size from one variety to another. The plant blooms throughout the year and most of the types are easy to grow. Propagation of Ixora is done mostly through cuttings. They are good as garden plants, for hedges and the small type as potted indoor plants. Ixora is said to be good for bonsai too.

Ixora flowers come in several colors and shades. Red ones are commonly found. Then there are different shades of pink, flame orange and so on. The yellow flowers are equally beautiful. White ones are supposed to be a good kani (first sight in the morning). But unlike the other varieties of Ixora the white one appear to be more difficult to grow. At home we have different shades, but not white.

Ancient systems of medicine like Siddha claim that almost all parts of Ixora have curative and/or prophylactic properties. Some of the modern research seems to confirm this. But I don’t know whether any approved medicines based on Ixora are available in the market.

If you have a garden, add this plant. Or try the indoor version, or bonsai.

Hyacinth Flower

Hyacinth Flower

Name:  Hyacinth Flower
Color:  With over 30 species of hyacinth flowers, it only means you’ll have a wide range of options when it comes to the color of the blossoms.  From a simple white and cream to something more striking like salmon, peach and blue, you’ll never run out of color combination in a bouquet. But what really sets hyacinth apart from the rest of the flowers is that it’s the only plant with blue colored flowers that look “true” blue.
Shape:  Once the flowers on the hyacinth cluster are seen individually, these look pretty much like stars when viewed from the front.  On the side, it looks like a bell.  As a cluster, hyacinths look like club of petals.
Fact:  The most popular species of hyacinth are the garden hyacinth and the grape hyacinth.  But how can you easily differentiate the two? You can easily tell which is which is by looking at their shape.  Just like the name, grape hyacinths look like a bunch of grapes.
Poisonous:  Hyacinths are very toxic plants.
Number of Petals:  Considering one flower in a hyacinth flower cluster, it has six petals.  But it’s not unusual to see blossoms with eight petals.
Victorian Interpretation:  The Victorian interpretations for the hyacinth flower are games and sports, rashness, and also it’s a flower dedicated to Apollo.
Blossom Time:  The best season to look for hyacinth flowers is from March to June.  At this time, you’ll have choices upon choices of hyacinth colors.
Superstitions:  Hyacinths have more myths about it than superstitions.  For the most part, it’s thought that hyacinth flowers can provoke sleep and thus it can work as a cure for people suffering with insomnia. 
What the Hyacinth Flower Means:  
In general, the hyacinth flower is the flower dedicated to Apollo.  It also is seen to mean rashness.  It signifies games and sports as well.  These meanings and symbolisms all begin from the story of Hyacinthus.  He was Apollo’s favorite companion.  Zephyr, the west wind also favors Hyacinthus.  Upon finding out that Apollo is dearer to Hyacinthus, Zephyr went into a scheming jealous rage.
When he saw that Apollo and Hyacinthus were playing the discus, he made the wind blow so strongly that it flew back and hit Hyacinthus.  Hyacinthus died on the spot and where his blood fell, sprung the hyacinth flower.
Because Apollo and Hyacinthus were playing the discus, the hyacinth flower represents games and sports.  Because Zephyr acted rashly by making the wind blow on the disc, his jealous act caused Hyacinthus death.  Because Hyacinthus is Apollo’s favorite companion, it just sounds right that the flower that came from Hyacinthus’ blood is Apollo’s flower.
The Shape:  Not to be confused with the grape variety of the hyacinth, this cluster of flowers has star shaped blossoms.
Petals:  At the beginning, when the hyacinth is just in the process of blooming, the petals look more tubular and elongated than star like.  When the petals curl up to open, the star shape of the flowers becomes more defined.
Numerology:  The hyacinth has the characteristics of numerology number 7.  It’s about analysis and understanding and it’s also about knowledge.  Seven is the most mystical of all the numbers in numerology.
Color:  The hyacinth is a flower that has many different colors.  But what made hyacinth well-known the world over is that it’s the only flower with a true blue hue.
Herbalism and Medicine:  The hyacinth flower is mainly used as oil.  It has a strong and powerful fragrance that’s also hypnotic and soothing.  Used on its own or with a blend of ingredients like rose, grapefruit or frankincense, it can help in relieving stress and soothing a person’s mind.  It also helps people get relief from the tension they feel.