- Most herbs and flowers have a symbolic meaning. Calendula means hopelessness but Rose means love, passion and purity. Perhaps a blend of tea combined with Calendula and Rose petals would mean a tea which honors those hopelessly in love. - The Calendula plant is also known as the pot marigold and as a flowering herb has always been a garden favorite. Its botanical name is Calendula, a name which came from the Romans who observed that in their warm Mediterranean climate the colorful blooms were al