What makes a Mary Garden?
FLOWERS FLOWERS
Alyssum Mary’s Flower Daffodil Mary’s Star Iris Our Lady of Sorrows Rose Emblem of Mary These tiny flowers have a sweet aroma Resembles the Star of Bethlehem The royal purple color and the sharp petals represent This flower has always been associated with Mary Mary’s sorrow at the Foot of the Cross Baby’s Breath Our Lady’s veil Daisy (Oxe-Eye) Mary’s Star Snapdragon Baby Jesus’ Shoes The fresh aroma from these small flowers makes The simplicity of this flower was said to resemble the Job’s Tears Rosary This fun bloom resembles a baby’s shoe them a common choice for wedding bouquets and pure spirit of the Christ Child The shiny, tear-like grain was used to make rosaries flower crowns Snowdrop Candlemas Purity Easter Lily Easter Juniper Flight to Egypt They bloom at the end of winter when we celebrate Begonia Mary’s Heart This type of Lily blooms during the Easter season The Holy Family hid from their pursuers behind Juniper Jesus’ Presentation in the Temple (Feb. 2nd) There is a breed of Begonia’s called ‘Angel Wing bushes Begonia’s’ Forget-Me-Not Mary’s Eyes Tulip Mary’s Prayer Their light blue color is said to mirror Mary’s eyes Lilac Ascension Before blooming the petals of the Tulip resemble Bluebell Mary’s Clothes Lilac blooms extend towards the sky, and their purple hands in prayer The deep blue color was believed to be where Mary Foxglove Our Lady’s Gloves color represents Christ as King. got the dye for her clothes The long, delicate bloom resembles a glove Violet Our Lady of Humility Lily of the Valley Mary’s Tears Our Lady of Humility refers to images of Mary seated Buttercup Our Lady’s Locks Fuchsia Our Lady’s Earrings These white lilies droop towards the ground, on the ground or a cushion (instead of a throne); This lovely yellow plant is said to match the blonde Legend says that these resemble the earrings worn by resembling tears. They formed under the Crucifix Violets are a rich purple color and stay low to the hair of Our Lady Mary, which Baby Jesus played with where Mary stood and wept. ground.
Calla Lilly St. Joseph’s staff Geranium Gentle Virgin Marigold Mary’s Gold Wisteria Our Lady’s Bower The Calla Lilly stands straight and proud, resembling These flowers bloom in May, the month dedicated to When the Holy Family was escaping to Egypt, they Mary and the baby Jesus took shelter from the hot sun the staff St. Joseph used Mary were attacked by robbers. But when they took Mary’s under this large, blooming flower bag, inside was only flowers Carnation Motherly Love; the Crucifixion Gladiolus Our Lady of Sorrows White Lily Annunciation These grew from Mary’s tears when she met her son Also known as a ‘sword lily’ these blooms resemble the Morning Glory Mary’s Mantle The angel Gabriel often presents three white Lilies to on the way to Calvary seven swords that pierced Mary’s heart They resemble Mary’s blue cloak Mary in depictions of the Annunciation
Chrysanthemum All Saint’s Day Flower Hollyhock St. Joseph’s Staff Pansy Trinity A common flower for funerals and grave-sites Hollyhock might resemble a shepherd’s staff, but is still Pansies not only have groups of three petals, but they dedicated to St. Joseph are also tri-colored, representing the Trinity Columbine Visitation This flower grew in Mary’s footprints when she Hosta Assumption Peony Pentecost Rose journeyed to see her cousin, Elizabeth Blooms in late August, around the Feast of the Considered to be a rose ‘without thorns’ Assumption Cosmos St. Michael’s flower Petunia Our Lady’s Praises Cosmos continue to bloom until late September Hyacinth Desire for Heaven Petunia’s come in many different colors; Mary loves (Feast Day of St. Michael); this hearty plant can Based on the ancient Greek tradition that Hyacinth and praises everyone grow almost anywhere would bloom over grave-sites
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FLOWERS FLOWERS
Alyssum Mary’s Flower Daffodil Mary’s Star Iris Our Lady of Sorrows Rose Emblem of Mary These tiny flowers have a sweet aroma Resembles the Star of Bethlehem The royal purple color and the sharp petals represent This flower has always been associated with Mary Mary’s sorrow at the Foot of the Cross Baby’s Breath Our Lady’s veil Daisy (Oxe-Eye) Mary’s Star Snapdragon Baby Jesus’ Shoes The fresh aroma from these small flowers makes The simplicity of this flower was said to resemble the Job’s Tears Rosary This fun bloom resembles a baby’s shoe them a common choice for wedding bouquets and pure spirit of the Christ Child The shiny, tear-like grain was used to make rosaries flower crowns Snowdrop Candlemas Purity Easter Lily Easter Juniper Flight to Egypt They bloom at the end of winter when we celebrate Begonia Mary’s Heart This type of Lily blooms during the Easter season The Holy Family hid from their pursuers behind Juniper Jesus’ Presentation in the Temple (Feb. 2nd) There is a breed of Begonia’s called ‘Angel Wing bushes Begonia’s’ Forget-Me-Not Mary’s Eyes Tulip Mary’s Prayer Their light blue color is said to mirror Mary’s eyes Lilac Ascension Before blooming the petals of the Tulip resemble Bluebell Mary’s Clothes Lilac blooms extend towards the sky, and their purple hands in prayer The deep blue color was believed to be where Mary Foxglove Our Lady’s Gloves color represents Christ as King. got the dye for her clothes The long, delicate bloom resembles a glove Violet Our Lady of Humility Lily of the Valley Mary’s Tears Our Lady of Humility refers to images of Mary seated Buttercup Our Lady’s Locks Fuchsia Our Lady’s Earrings These white lilies droop towards the ground, on the ground or a cushion (instead of a throne); This lovely yellow plant is said to match the blonde Legend says that these resemble the earrings worn by resembling tears. They formed under the Crucifix Violets are a rich purple color and stay low to the hair of Our Lady Mary, which Baby Jesus played with where Mary stood and wept. ground.
Calla Lilly St. Joseph’s staff Geranium Gentle Virgin Marigold Mary’s Gold Wisteria Our Lady’s Bower The Calla Lilly stands straight and proud, resembling These flowers bloom in May, the month dedicated to When the Holy Family was escaping to Egypt, they Mary and the baby Jesus took shelter from the hot sun the staff St. Joseph used Mary were attacked by robbers. But when they took Mary’s under this large, blooming flower bag, inside was only flowers Carnation Motherly Love; the Crucifixion Gladiolus Our Lady of Sorrows White Lily Annunciation These grew from Mary’s tears when she met her son Also known as a ‘sword lily’ these blooms resemble the Morning Glory Mary’s Mantle The angel Gabriel often presents three white Lilies to on the way to Calvary seven swords that pierced Mary’s heart They resemble Mary’s blue cloak Mary in depictions of the Annunciation
Chrysanthemum All Saint’s Day Flower Hollyhock St. Joseph’s Staff Pansy Trinity A common flower for funerals and grave-sites Hollyhock might resemble a shepherd’s staff, but is still Pansies not only have groups of three petals, but they dedicated to St. Joseph are also tri-colored, representing the Trinity Columbine Visitation This flower grew in Mary’s footprints when she Hosta Assumption Peony Pentecost Rose journeyed to see her cousin, Elizabeth Blooms in late August, around the Feast of the Considered to be a rose ‘without thorns’ Assumption Cosmos St. Michael’s flower Petunia Our Lady’s Praises Cosmos continue to bloom until late September Hyacinth Desire for Heaven Petunia’s come in many different colors; Mary loves (Feast Day of St. Michael); this hearty plant can Based on the ancient Greek tradition that Hyacinth and praises everyone grow almost anywhere would bloom over grave-sites
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HERBS FRUIT
Chamomile Our Lady’s Flower Cherries Crucifixion For its resemblance to a daisy and its many healing The bitter flavor and red juice are a reminder of properties Christ’s sacrifice
Chives Our Lady’s Garland Figs Escape to Egypt This plant has many medicinal uses and a lovely flavor During the Holy Family’s escape, Fig trees appeared on that can be added to any meal the road for them to eat
Dandelion Mary’s Bitter Sorrow Oranges Mary’s Fertility; New Eve The leaves of dandelion have a bitter flavor and are Oranges, when brought to Europe, were thought to be often seen in depictions of the Crucifixion the fruit Eve ate from the Tree of Knowledge
Marjoram Mary’s Bedstraw Strawberry The Fruitful Virgin Mary used Marjoram to line the manger for the baby The strawberry’s shape resembles a womb Jesus
Parsley Our Lady’s Vine Parsley leaves resembles Ivy, a long-lasting plant that represents God’s eternal presence
Rosemary Mary’s nose The rich scent was beloved by Mary
Sage Mary’s Mantle This medicinal plant has purple flowers which first appeared after Mary laid her cloak on the ground to rest
Thyme Our Lady of Humility This herb grows low to the ground and has many medicinal properties
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