z is for zephyr flower through zinnia...

This is my Father's world,

And to my listening ears

All nature sings, and round me rings

The music of the spheres. 

This is my Father's world:

I rest me in the thought

Of rock and trees of skies and seas;

His hand the wonders wrought.

Maltbie D. Babcock 

        The following flora has been alphabetically listed. Additional flowers and sentiments may be added over time due to the fact that different cultural associations are attached to flowers and plants throughout history and across continents. Return to Language of Flowers.

1. Zephyranthes or Zephyr Flower (sometimes called "Rainflower") - Sentiment: Expectation.
2. Zephyranthes or Zephyr Flower Red - Sentiment: True love.
3. Zephyranthes or Zephyr Flower Blue - Sentiment: Mystery, Attaining the impossible.
4. Zephyranthes or Zephyr Flower White - Sentiment: Innocence, Virtue and Reverence.
5. Zephyranthes or Zephyr Flower Dried White - Sentiment: Sorrow.
6. Zephyranthes or Zephyr Flower Black - Sentiment: Death, Farewell, Rejuvenation or Rebirth
7. Zephyranthes or Zephyr Flower Yellow - Sentiment: Friendship, Apology, Jealousy and Intense emotions.
8. Zephyranthes or Zephyr Flower Pale Pink - Sentiment: Grace.
9. Zephyranthes or Zephyr Flower Dark Pink - Sentiment: Gratitude.
10. Zinnia - Sentiment: Thoughts of absent friends. Zinnia