The flowers of Iris symbolize wisdom, courage, hope and faith. Though, color of the flower brings a new and distinctive meaning to the flower. For instance, purple represents admiration whereas a bouquet of iris believes to symbolize hope and faith. White iris makes for bridal bouquet and yellow is the color of passion. However, the flowers are universal messenger of friendship, everlasting promises and love. The flowers don’t have any religious upholding whatsoever but they are found in abundance in churches and gardens of Virgin Mary. It might have to do with the sword like petals as well, relating to the pain of Mary’s heart caused by the death of Jesus.