The name daffodil came from the Old English word, “Affodyle,” which means “that which comes early.” Indeed, daffodils arrive early in spring, to shower the Earth with hope and cheer!
The daffodil represents beautiful beginnings and good fortune. It is believed that if a daffodil flower blooms exactly on New Year’s Day, it brings good luck for an entire year! Daffodils are often given as a gift to celebrate a new home (as a housewarming gift), a new job, or a child’s birth.
The bright-colored flower was also symbolic to the ancient Greeks as it is the flower that sprang up at the site where the self-loving Narcissus killed himself and reawakened to bloom as an Easter flower. Daffodils also correlate to the story of Jesus, whose death and resurrection is commemorated every Easter.
Daffodils come in a variety of colors with different symbolism for each:
- Yellow daffodils symbolize new beginnings, good luck, and prosperity
- Orange daffodils symbolize enthusiasm, vitality, and faithfulness
- Purple daffodils symbolize self-esteem and vanity. (If you feel low, or if you need to boost your confidence, place a purple daffodil around and start trusting your abilities, qualities, and judgment)
Daffodils are also the official flowers for 10th Wedding Anniversaries.
Happy Birthday and Happy 10th Anniversary to all our March Grow Friends!
It’s your month.
Smell the flowers.