Chrysanthemum symbolism

Chrysanthemums are more than just a pretty face. The Chinese believe this flower represents ease and rest, and often use it as an object of meditation; and the Japanese consider it to be a symbol for life and happiness.

Chrysanthemums are:

• The November birth flower
• The 13^th wedding anniversary flower
• The official flower of Chicago and Salinas, CA
• A popular Mother’s Day gift in Australia (May is in autumn)
• The official flower of November in the U.S
• Used in teas to detox and treat the flu and headaches in some parts of Asia
• Known to bring happiness and laughter in the home according to Feng Shui
• The largest commercially grown plant in the U.S