I love the myth and lore of all plants and flowers, and tulips are one of my favorites.
Did you realize tulip petals are actually edible? They are used fresh rather than cooked and can be added to appetizers, salads and desserts. Tulips add color, texture and excitement to meals. Make sure if you use them in this way that you know where they came from and be sure they are pesticide free.
The tulip is one of the world's most easily recognized and loved flowers. Their meaning, coupled with the immediately identifiable shape of their colorful blooms, make them a popular choice for your home and garden.
The tulip originated over ten decades ago in Persia and Turkey and played a significant role in the art and culture of the time. Europeans gave tulips their name, which comes from the Persian word meaning turban. As Europeans began taking to tulips, the flower’s popularity spread quickly, particularly in the Netherlands where a phenomenon dubbed tulip mania set in during the 17th century. In the years 1636-37, tulips were a symbol of wealth and status and were traded like currency. A bed of tulips could buy a small house.
This lovely flower is generally symbolic of fame and perfect love. The symbolic meanings also change with the color of the tulips. Red tulips mean "believe me" and are a declaration of love. Variegated tulips mean "you have beautiful eyes." Yellow tulips mean "there's sunshine in your smile." And cream colored tulips mean "I will love you forever."
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