Ceramic plate, acrylic, D 11" 1/2 Like most flowers, lavender flowers have a ton of potential meanings. Some of the most common meanings for the lavender flower include serenity, calm, grace, devotion, silence, and purity. Lavender symbolizes luxury as well. These relaxed, tranquil images are all closely related and likely stem from lavender’s hypnotic, calming, and therapeutic properties.