Silvercrow's Book of Shadows

Flowers/Plants to attract Faeries

-Bluebells - Fairies are called to their midnight dances by ringing these little bells.
They represent kindness and are the most potent of all Faery flowers. They are also
called "warning bells" because it is said that one who hears a bluebell ring will soon die.
They also serve to warn those who are about to travel into a bluebell glade, for these are places of
consecrated Faery magick and enchantment. On Beltane Eve, make an ankle bracelet of bluebells
and jingle bells to attract the helpful fae folk to you.
-Boxwood - It can be clipped into a topiary tree and decorated for a special
Faerie events, such as a wedding.
-Buttercup - This flowers' faeries help to bring compassion to humans. They bring healing
energy and understanding. Use this flower to rediscover yourself or to boost your self-esteem.
-Carnation - These faeries bring deep love. They help to strengthen one's aura, and renew
one's love of life. The red ones attract faeries who heal animals.
-Cowslips - These are loved and protected by the faeries and they help one to find
hidden faerie gold. The fae use the blossoms for umbrellas
Crocus - These faeries have the power to inspire love but may drain your strength
while collecting them.
Daffodil - This flower faerie is good for inner beauty. Let it help you with
meditation and clarity of thought. Daffodils are also useful for evoking faeries and elves.
Daisy - This is the best flower to use to connect to the Faeries and relaxing in a daisy bed will
help one to contact faeries, especially Dryads. Putting a daisy chain on a child is
said to prevent faeries from beguiling the child and carrying her or him away. The daisy will
also help you to awaken and use your creativity and your inner strength.
Dandelion - This flower is said to be used by the faeries for making beverages.
Forget-Me-Not - A symbol of love and devotion. The flowers also provide
protection from faeries and are said to help to unlock the secrets of the fae. If you place
forget-me-nots on the side of a mountain where fairy treasure is hidden, secret cavern walls
will open up for you.
Foxglove - (Poisonous) Folk names for foxglove include Faery Thimbles, Faery Glove,
Little Folks' Glove, Faery Fingers, Faery Petticoats, Faery's Cap, and Faery Weed. The name is
derived from "Little Folks' Glove" because the flowers are worn by fairies as gloves and hats and
the little flecks found on the flowers are definitely faery fingerprints. It is a favorite of
Earth Elementals. Bad luck will follow those who pick these flowers and bring them in their home.
The leaves and the plant's juice are said to grant release from faery enchantments. Planting foxglove
is an invitation to faeries to enter you garden. Plant it near your front door to invite the fae in
to your home. Wearing foxglove is a charm to attract faery energy, put a dried sprig in a talisman
to keep you surrounded by faery light.
Gardenia - These bring feelings of peace and protection. These flower faeries are very
protective of children, so plant Gardenias in places where children play, so the fae will watch over them.
These faeries will also help to increase your telepathic abilities with all nature spirits.
Heliotrope - Beloved of Fire Elementals.
Harebell - These faeries inspire honesty - the person wearing them is incapable of lying.
Hollyhock - Beloved of the fae, especially the pink ones.
Honeysuckle - Will help to stimulate dreams and your psychic energy. These Fae will
teach you how to develop your "charms" to draw others to you.
Hyacinth - These help to restore belief. They will give you energy to overcome grief
and awaken greater gentleness. 
Iris – Iris was the Greek Goddess of the rainbow, and the faeries of this flower
manifest in all of the rainbow’s colors. 
Jasmine - These faeries will help to bring on peaceful dreams and clarity of the mind.
Lamb's Ear - This wooly perennial is a pet for the Faeries - normal animals are just too big! 
Lavender - Where there is lavender there is great faerie activity. Faery clans like to have
many parties and lavender infused wine is one of their favorites because it promotes pure knowledge.
Lavender plants are also where the Faeries drape their clothes to dry. These faeries bring healing,
protection and help to overcome emotional blocks and the scent of lavender in the air relieves stress.
Elf leaf is another name for lavender, which is used in elfin magic. 
Lilac – The scent attracts musical faeries. 
Lily - These fae help one to nurture purity and humility within one's self. 
Lobelia – attracts winged faeries.
Marigold - These flower faeries know the magic of thunderstorms. They will teach you
the power of words and the mysteries of love. A jam made of marigolds that is eaten in the morning
will help you to see faeries very soon after ingesting it. The Druids believe that Marigold water,
made from the blossoms, then rubbed on the eyelids, helps one to see faeries. 
Morning Glory – Repels unwanted night faeries. 
Mums - They help to strengthen the life force. They will help you to express yourself more lovingly. 
New York Aster 
Orange-eye butterfly bush/summer lilac 
Orchid -is known as Green Faery Orchid.
Periwinkle - Has the ability to inspire love. One can rekindle their love by eating the leaves. 
Peony – Peonies are used as a charm to bring one dreams of faeries. Peony seeds
were once used to protect children from faeries. A garland of the seeds were placed around the child’s
neck to keep them safe from kidnappings.
Poppies – Poppies are said to make you able to visit with the fae in your dreams. 
Petunia 
Phlox – This flower attracts elves who oversee and guard the plants growth. 
Primrose (especially the blue and red ones) - Has the power to reveal the invisible.
Eating them will help you to see fairies. Hanging a spray of primroses on your door is said to be an
invitation to the fae to enter your home, and to draw fairy blessings; but scattering primroses outside
your door is said to keep faeries away by making a barrier that they can’t cross.Touching a Faery rock
with the right number of primroses (5) can open the pathway to the Faery realm. Beware, however, the
wrong number may open the door to a place you don't want to be. Also, if you have them growing under
your care, do not let them die! The faeries will take your carelessness as a serious offense
All roses
Snapdragon - Hold these flowers secretly in your hand and others will
see you as gracious and fascinating. This plant and where it grows are watched over by tiny
dragons. The faeries and spirits of this flower have connections to the energies of all dragons
and, therefore, bring great protection for all from deceit and curses. 
Thistles – Thistles are also called Pixies’ Gloves, because the fae use
their tiny flowers as such. 
Tulip – These faeries hold the knowledge of the hidden significance of events, people and things. 
Violet - The violet is the home of the Faery Queen and, therefore, sacred to all faeries.
Picking the first violets of spring will bring one good luck, and a chance to ask the Fae to grant them
a wish to be fulfilled within the year. 
White Lotus - Some believe that the white lotus flowers are nymphs in disguise.
A woman can carry this flower to counter the effect of unwanted love spells.