5 Flowers Originally Named In Honor Of Mary

Have you heard of a Mary Garden?

There are many flowers that were originally named for the Blessed Mother and even more whose beauty helps us to reflect on her virtues. Catholic gardeners will often plant these flowers in Mary’s honor creating a Mary Garden. At the heart of a Mary Garden is a statue of Mary and the layout of the garden is designed so that the flowers bloom all around her creating a beautiful space of prayer.

Consider honoring the Queen of Heaven by growing your own Mary Garden!

5 Flowers Originally Named For Mary

Daffodils were once known as Mary’s Star.

Forget-Me-Nots were once known as the Eyes of Mary.

Lilies of the Valley were once known as Our Lady’s Tears.

Morning Glories were once known as Our Lady’s Mantle.

Petunias were once known as Our Lady's Praises.

The word rosary means “crown of roses” so be sure to include many different varieties of roses in your Mary Garden. The rosary is the perfect prayer to pray while sitting and meditating surrounded by God’s natural beauty in the midst of these flowers.

5 Flowers Originally Named For Mary

Daffodils were once known as Mary’s Star.

Forget-Me-Nots were once known as the Eyes of Mary.

Lilies of the Valley were once known as Our Lady’s Tears.

Morning Glories were once known as Our Lady’s Mantle.

Petunias were once known as Our Lady's Praises.

So many Catholics fail to realize what a gift we have in our Blessed Mother.

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