The language and symbolism of ivy

The Flower Language of Ivy

The flower language of ivy is "friendship, marriage, and never separation." The name of the ivy plant itself is beautiful. Ivy means long-lasting spring, as if it means that where this vine exists there will always be beautiful spring. So you can often see ivy at weddings.

Another flower language of ivy is "influence". Because in ancient Britain, ivy was used to help wheat ferment to make beer. Ivy was equivalent to a catalyst, prompting wheat to turn into beer. Hence the flower language of ivy, "influence".

The symbolism of ivy

In Greek mythology, Dionysus, the god of wine, is represented by ivy, so ivy has the symbolic meaning of vitality and joy. Just as the name of the ivy plant suggests, youth is eternal, so ivy also symbolizes eternal youth.

Long ago, ivy was considered a magical plant and a symbol of loyalty. Giving ivy to friends symbolizes everlasting friendship, while giving it to lovers represents eternal love. This is why ivy often appears in Western weddings. A bride wearing a headdress made of ivy can be used to ward off evil spirits and keep love fresh. Boys can wear ivy to tell whether their lover is sincere or not. Legend has it that people who are blessed by ivy will have extraordinary influence and can gradually make the people they like fall in love with them.