Anemone Flower Meaning

The Anemone flower means anticipation, expectation. The name "Anemone" comes from the greek word for "windflower". The mythological connection for this flower is Aphrodite. It is said that the anemone flower sprang from Aphrodite's tears as she mourned the death of Adonis. The anemone is thought to bring luck and protect against evil. It is also said to be associated with the fairy world. The anemone flower closes at sunset and it is believed that the fairies sleep under the petals after they close.