What are the flower meanings and legends of larkspur?

Larkspur, also known as large-flowered larkspur, dove flower, and Baibu grass, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Delphinium in the buttercup family. It is named for its distinctive flower shape, which closely resembles little swallows. It is native to southern Europe and is cultivated in every province of China. Its flowers are distinctive in shape and elegant in color. It can be planted in clumps in flower beds or borders, or used as a cut flower. Now let us take a look at the flower meanings and legends of larkspur!

The flower meanings of larkspur

Tranquility, lightness, justice, freedom. Larkspur of different flower colors also has different meanings: blue flowers represent “depression”, purple flowers represent “admiration and gentleness”, pink flowers represent “poetic charm”, and white flowers represent “elegant simplicity”.

Larkspur legend one

Ajax, a hero of England, was furious because he received too small a share of the spoils. He slashed and hacked wildly with his sword at the plants in the courtyard. When he regained his senses, he felt ashamed of this behavior and killed himself. After the blood he shed dripped onto the ground, beautiful larkspur grew, and it is said that the abbreviation of Ajax's English name, A·I·A, even appeared on the flowers.

Larkspur legend two

A legend full of blood and tears has circulated among the people of southern Europe. In ancient times, a clan suffered persecution and fled in all directions, but they all unfortunately met their end. Their souls turned into swallows (some say larks) and flew back to their homeland, hiding on the slender stems and branches of the grass. Later these swallows turned into beautiful flowers, blooming on their native soil year after year, longing for “justice” and “freedom” to be returned to them.