Anemone, White Flower The iris's three upright petals

The iris's three upright petals are said to symbolize faith

and again in the fall as smaller and often smaller blooms

and today this sense of magnificence and artful splendor continues

this simple objective remains

Anemone, White Flower The iris's three upright petalsThe name anemone comes from the Greek word for "windflower." According to Greek mythology, the anemone sprang from Aphrodite's tears as she mourned the death of Adonis. Thought to bring luck and protect against evil, legend has it that when the anemone closes its petals, it's a signal that rain is approaching. Availability Year around Scented No Vase Life 4 7 days depending on environmental conditions