Use the Language of Flowers to Show Your Love This Valentine's Day

What better to give your bewedded than forget-me-nots? These aptly named flowers are symbolic of fidelity, loyalty, steadfastness, true love, and — of course — memories. Basically, they're the perfect flower for the person you're committed to building your life with.

Say "you're a wonderful friend" with the flowers whose meaning is literally that: chrysanthemums. This festive flower has been said to represent friendship and cheerfulness. In short, a bouquet of mums is the perfect way to to celebrate the nonromantic love you share with your best pal.

Lovely and delicate, lily of the valley are an obvious choice to give to your child or teenager. These beautiful buds are said to mean sweetness, purity, fulfillment, and a return to happiness. Nothing embodies those feelings more than an offspring.

Alstroemeria, also known as the Peruvian Lily, represents devotion and powerful bonds with another. We can't think of better words to describe the adult relationship you have with your parents. Bring a smile to Mom and Dad's faces this Valentine's Day by giving them these bright blossoms.

You can be sneaky and send them anonymously or bold and deliver them yourself, but whichever route you go, pink camellias are the go-to flower for your crush. They mean longing for you. If the relationship with your crush heats up, switch to red camellias, which mean flame in my heart.