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| The Mary Garden |
Flower Symbols of the Mary Garden Baby's Breath symbolizes innocence and purity; also the breath of the Holy Spirit. Carnations / Pinks - pink or red color symbolizes love, life, crucifixion, "love unto death. The name "carnation" suggests the Incarnation of Christ. Blue Columbines circlet of petals thought to resemble doves. A symbol of fidelity, often appears in paintings of Mary. Columbine symbol of the dove of the Holy Spirit. Daisy "Mary's Flower of God" (Jesus) Everlasting symbol of Mary's eternal loving mediation in heaven. Gladiolus -Sword-shaped leaves symbolize "piercing sorrows"; also martyrdom especially red gladiolus. Iris/flag/sword lily): Deep-blue color symbolizes Mary's fidelity, and the blade-shaped foliage denotes the sorrows that "pierce her heart". Lilies (Easter or Madonna lilies and lilies-of-the-valley) -- white color and sweet fragrance symbolize Mary's purity, humility, loving obedience to God's will. White "Annunciation Lily", symbol of Mary's Immaculate Purity. Marigold (calendula, pot marigold, French marigold): Mary's gold" symbolize her simplicity, domesticity. Marigold also connected to Mary's sorrows, its strong scent was associated with burial ointments. Monkshood "Our Lady's Slipper" Mullein – Mary’s Candle Pansy "Trinity Flower", symbol of the Trinity. Periwinkle "Virgin Flower", the blue color recalling her fullness of grace. Rose symbol of the Blessed Virgin of prophecy. Rose: The "queen of flowers", symbolizes Mary, the Queen of Heaven, symbol of perfect love. Strawberry "Fruitful Virgin", in flower and fruit at the same time. Thistle-Down a Visitation symbol, from its graceful movement in air currents. Violets: the delicacy, color, sweet scent, heart-shaped leaves, refer to Mary's constancy, humility and innocence. |
| Annuals |
| Ageratum(M Jun) Ageratum houstianum St. John's Flower Alyssum(L Jul) Aurinia saxatile Mary's Flower Amaranthus(T Jul) Amaranthus tricolor Joseph's Coat Balsam(M Jul) Impatiens balsaminum Our Lady's Slipper Black-Eyed Susan(T Jul) Rudbeckia hirta Golden Jerusalem Calliopsis(T Jul) Calliopsis Christ's Eye Catch-Fly(M Jul) Silene armeria Mary's Rose Celosia(T Jul) Celosia argentia Jesus' Plant Chrysanthemum(M Jul) Chrysanthemum segetum Mary's Gold Cleome(T Jul) Cleome spinosa Cardinal's Tassel Cornflower(T Jul) Centauria cyanis Mary's Crown Corn Poppy(M Jul) Papaver Rhoeas Mary's Button Cosmos(T Jul) Cosmos sp. St. Michael's Flower Gaillardia(M Jul) Gaillardia pulchella The Virgin's Face Globe Amaranth(M Jul) Gomphrena globosa Christ's Cloak Gloriosa Daisy(T Jul) Rudbeckia tetra glor. St.Anthony's Rose Job's Tears(T Jul) Coix lachryma Rosary Bead Plant Larkspur(M Jul) Delphinium ajacis Mary's Tears Lupine(T Jul) Lupinus hartwegii St. Mark's Plant Marigold(LMT Jul) Tagetes sp. Mary's Gold Morning Glory(V Jul) Ipomoea purpurea Our Lady's Mantle Nasturtium(V Jul) Tropaeolum majus St. Joseph's Flower Love-in-a-Mist(M Jul) Nigella damascena O.L.In-tho-Shade Patient Lucy (L Jul) Impatiens wallerana Mother Love Petunia(L Jul) Petunia hybr. Our Lady's Praises Pot Marigold(M Jul) Calendula officinalis Mary's Gold Quaking Grass(M Jul) Briza maxima Our Lady's Braids Scabiosa(T Jul) Scabiosa atropurpurea O. L. Pincushion Snapdragon(T Jul) Antirrhinum majus Infant Jesus' Shoes Stock(M Jul) Mathiola incana Our Lady's Violet Sunflower(T Jul) Helianthus annus Mary's Gold Sweet Pea(V Jul) Lathyrus odoratus Our Lady's Flower 2innia(T Jul) Zinia elegans The Virgin |
| Hardy Bulbs & Roots |
Autumn Crocus(L Oct) Crocus sativa Christ's Flower Height: (L) Low (to l ft.); First Bloom: Mar, Apr, May, Bloom Colors: (B) Blue; (R) Red; |
| Plants associated with the Liturgical Calendar |
| * Annunciation lilies for the Feast of the Annunciation (25 March) * Asters, an apple tree, and blackberry bush to harvest on the Feast of St. Michael (29 September) * Castilian roses for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (13 December) * Cherry tree -use some of its branches on St. Barbara's Day (December 4) * Chrysanthemums for All Souls' Day (2 November) * Columbine for the Feast of the Pentecost * Dogwood tree for Good Friday * Easter lilies for Easter * Herbs and fruit to harvest and have blessed on the Feast of the Assumption (15 August) * Lilies to have blessed, and basil on the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua (13 June) * Pansies for the Feast of the Trinity (the Sunday after Pentecost) * Pussy willow for its branches on Ash Wednesday * Red roses for St. Valentine's Day (14 February) * Rosemary, laurel, holly, ivy, mistletoe, Christmas Roses, poinsettias, fir trees and other evergreens for use from Christmastide through Candlemas (25 January - 2 February) * Roses to crown and adorn a Mary statue in the month of May * Shamrocks to harvest and wear on St. Patrick's Day (17 March) * Snowdrops to bring inside on Candlemas (2 February) * Spikenard in honor of Mary Magdalen (22 July) * Star-of-Bethlehem and Ox-eye Daisy for Twelfth Night and the Feast of the Epiphany * Strawberries and St. Johnswort for the Feast of St. John and its Eve (23 and 24 June) * Tarragon in honor of St. Martha (29 July) |
| Calendula is the first flower known to actually be named in honor of Mary. |
Many of our culinary and fragrant herbs were grown in monastery gardens or used by missionaries. A cloister garden with a border or edge that sets the garden apart. Use a statue or shrine of Our Lady, a Crucifix, a pool, etc., to give a central focus. Provide a quiet space and a bench for meditation Use bible verses or prayers on your plant markers In France during the 7th century, the first garden dedicated to the Blessed Mother was by St. Fiacre, the Irish patron saint of gardening. |
Herbal Symbolism |
| Bee-Balm - Sweet Mary Catnip – Mary’s Nettle Dandelion – Mary’s Bitter Sorrow German Chamomile – Mary’s Plant Hawthorn – Mary’s Mayflower Hollyhock - St. Joseph’s Staff Horehound – Mother of God’s Tea Lady’s Mantle – Our Lady’s Mantle Lavender – Our Lady’s Drying Herb Lemon Balm – Sweet Mary Marshmallow – Our Lady’s Cheeses Meadowsweet – Lady of the Meadow Milk Thistle – Our Lady’s Milk Thistle Mints – Our Lady’s Mints Motherwort – Saint Mary’s Hand Red Clover – Our Lady’s Posies Rose – Our Lady’s Emblem Rosemary – Rose of Mary Rue – Herb of Grace Sage – Mary’s Shawl St. John’s wort – Mary's Fire Tansy – Our Lady’s Plant Thyme – The Virgin’s Humility Violet – Mary’s Humility |
| Perennials |
Ajuga(L Jun) Ajuga reptens St. Lawrence's Plant |
| Tender Perennial Bulbs, Roots |
Amaryllis(M Jun) Amaryllis belladonna Beautiful Lady Shrubs English Yew(MT) Taxus bacata Tree of the Crossanterbury Bells(T Jun) Campanula- ........Our Lady's Nightcap English Daisy(L Apr) Bellis perennis Mary-Loves Foxglove(T Jun) Digitalis purpurea Our Lady's Gloves Hollyhock(T Jun) Althea rosea St. Joseph's Staff Pansy(L Apr) Viola tricolor Our Lady's Delight Sweet William(M Jun) Dianthus Our Lady's Cushion |
| Mary Flower symbols |
Baby's Breath symbolizes innocence and purity; also the breath of the Holy Spirit. Carnations / Pinks - pink or red color symbolizes love, life, crucifixion, "love unto death. The name "carnation" suggests the Incarnation of Christ. Blue Columbines circlet of petals thought to resemble doves. A symbol of fidelity, often appears in paintings of Mary. Columbine symbol of the dove of the Holy Spirit. Daisy "Mary's Flower of God" (Jesus) Everlasting symbol of Mary's eternal loving mediation in heaven. Gladiolus -Sword-shaped leaves symbolize "piercing sorrows"; also martyrdom especially red gladiolus. Iris/flag/sword lily): Deep-blue color symbolizes Mary's fidelity, and the blade-shaped foliage denotes the sorrows that "pierce her heart". Lilies (Easter or Madonna lilies and lilies-of-the-valley) -- white color and sweet fragrance symbolize Mary's purity, humility, loving obedience to God's will. White "Annunciation Lily", symbol of Mary's Immaculate Purity. Marigold (calendula, pot marigold, French marigold): Mary's gold" symbolize her simplicity, domesticity. Marigold also connected to Mary's sorrows, its strong scent was associated with burial ointments. Monkshood "Our Lady's Slipper" Pansy "Trinity Flower", symbol of the Trinity. Periwinkle "Virgin Flower", the blue color recalling her fullness of grace. Rose symbol of the Blessed Virgin of prophecy. Rose: The "queen of flowers", symbolizes Mary, the Queen of Heaven, symbol of perfect love. Strawberry "Fruitful Virgin", in flower and fruit at the same time. Thistle-Down a Visitation symbol, from its graceful movement in air currents. Violets: the delicacy, color, sweet scent, heart-shaped leaves, refer to Mary's constancy, humility and innocence. |