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Fairy Plants A useful list of plants, flowers and herbs to attract and summon fairies
TREES
Elder
Elder is said to offer protection to the faeries from negative spirits.
Hawthorn
Hawthorn, also known as Witches' Tree, is one part of the sacred triad of trees that are said to be sacred to the Fairy. Oak, Ash, and Thorn, when growing naturally together, creates a place where it is easy to see the Fairies. Hawthorns were once believed to be the transformed bodies of Witches, who had shape shifted into tree form. It is more likely that the spirit seen in the Hawthorn was that of a dryad or tree fairy.
Oak
Legend tells us that "Fairy folks are in the oaks". Oak trees are believed to provide safe havens and homes for many varieties of fairy.
Apple
The bark of apple trees or the fruits themselves have the power to transport a true-hearted seeker to the Otherworld. Burn the bark as an offering to the Good Folk on Midsummer's night. Also used in fairy love spells. Cut an apple open to reveal the five pointed natural star.
FLOWERS & HERBS
Bluebells
Said to attract fairies to dance in your garden. On Beltane eve, make an ankle bracelet of "Bluebells" and "jingle" bells to attract helpful fairy folk to you.
Clover
A sacred fairy plant, clovers of all kinds will attract them. Lay seven grains of wheat on a four-leafed clover to see the Fairy.
Elderberry
Used to make Fairy wine, these berries can be burned on a fire to invite the Good Folk to a gathering. Make a homemade brew of Elderberry Wine and you are sure to have some thirsty visitors. It is said that if a human drinks the wine, she will be able to see the Fairy. If a human should drink Elderberry wine from the same goblet as a Fairy being, he will be able to see them forever after.
Elecampagne
Also known as Elfswort. This root can be scattered around the home to attract the Sidhe. It can be added to any magic or spell to invoke Fairy blessing.
Foxglove
The source of the modern heart drug Digitalis, Foxglove can have seriously dangerous results if taken internally. DO NOT INGEST!! Instead, plant Foxglove near your front door to invite the Fairy in. Put a dried sprig of Foxglove in a talisman to keep you surrounded in Fairy light.
Heather
Heather is said to ignite fairy passions and open portals between their world and our own. Make an offering of Heather on "Beltane" eve to attract good fairy to your garden
Lilac
The sweet scent is said to draw Fairy spirits to your garden. Lilac and primroses for midsummer’s eve, will please the Fairy.
Mistletoe
The most sacred herb of the Druids. Mistletoe is a magical activator. In Fairy spells, use a dash of Mistletoe taken on Summer Solstice to empower your workings with Fairy magic.
Milkweed
Both Monarch butterflies and fairies like milkweed. If Milkweed is planted in a Witches garden, the fey will always be in the area. The silky tassels of the Milkweed pods can be added to a dream pillow to not only make it softer but also to make you dream of fairies. In the Autumn when the pods are bursting and the fluffy seeds are flying across the fields, a wish is granted for each seed that can be caught and then released again.
Peony
Peony seeds were once used to protect children from fairies. A garland of the seeds was placed around the child's neck to keep them safe from kidnapping. In this day and age, with fairy contact so drastically diminished, I doubt that anyone would want to don this fairy banishing herb unless they were living smack dab in the middle of a circle of crazed Fairy!!
Poppies
Said to invoke the fairy into your dreams Make a dream pillow of fresh poppies to entice the fairy to your dreams.
Primrose
When planted in a garden or hung dried on the front door, primroses will attract the company of Faeries. If you have them growing under your care, do not let them die! The Fairy will be deeply offended by your carelessness. Primroses are great in container gardens. Tie a pink ribbon around your container of Primroses while chanting;
"Sacred roses, hear my cry
for your protection, this I tie"
Roses
Roses attract the Fairy to a garden. Their sweet scent will lure elemental spirits to take up residence close by. Roses can be used in Fairy love spells. When performing the spell, sprinkle rose petals under your feet and dance softly upon them while asking the Fairy for their blessing on your magic.
Roses are loved by the fey so you can plant Roses in your garden to attract fairies. Wild Roses are best for this purpose and you need to say the following spell as you plant your baby Rose bush:
"I ask a fairy from the wild,
To come and tend this wee rose-child.
A babe of air she thrives today,
Root her soul in the Goddesses' good clay.
Fairies make this twig your bower,
By your magic shall time see her flower!"
Thyme
Wearing thyme will increase your ability to see the fairies. Sprinkle it at the base of your door, and on window sills to invite the Fairy to enter your home.
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