Baessler says that this common red flower meaning can be presumed because they show off the same deep blood red shade as a heart. “Yellow carnations are the tricky ones of the bunch,” Baessler ...

while yellow carnations can indicate rejection or disdain. We asked gardeners and florists about the secret meanings of common flowers like roses, tulips, peonies, and more. Read on to learn more ...

An official IEAH flower and colors were adopted by the State Board in June of 1997. The yellow carnation was chosen as the flower, and royal blue and gold the colors.