Facts
History
Sampaguita flowers have a rich history in Filipino culture, symbolizing purity, simplicity, and humility, often used in religious ceremonies and traditional garlands.
Origin
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, Himalayas
Interesting Facts of
- The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
- A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
- Dandelion represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. The yellow one resembles the sun, the puff ball looks like the moon while the dispersing seeds bear resemblance to the stars.
- Seeds of this plant are often carried away up to 5 miles from their origin.
Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Shrubs
Shrubs
Flower Meaning
devotion, purity, and strength
Astrological Flower
Orchid
Birth Month Flower
May
Flower Availability
Year-round