May was crazy! To celebrate May The Fourth be with you, I created a Star Wars series with four main characters paired with flowers that represented them and a color scheme for each trilogy (and game). How much time did I spend deciding on flowers and color schemes? Don’t worry about it! Here they are!
The Child
He stands adorably the midst of some buttercups, which represent humility, neatness, and childishness.
The Original trilogy.
Heather represents luck and protection - and who is more lucky and protective than Chewbacca? I originally was going to draw Lando, but Chewie is in all three movies, and has more characterization and even more screentime in the other trilogies.
Violets represent bravery and are a homage to Ophelia - who had a tragic death. Han Solo is the very brave and lucky, and sadly, we all know his fate. Still, while he lived, he returned to danger in spite of himself to save his friends.
The purple iris means royalty, and being alone. Leia, princess, but has no people - this flower encapsulates her beauty and beating, and her tragedy.
Crocuses are the first flowers to bloom after the snow, sometimes even poking through it. Almost like... a new hope? Luke Skywalker is a very kind and loving person. I chose the moment he throws away his lightsaber in Return of the Jedi and these particular flowers because he IS the first flower after a snow, the start of something new.
The Prequels
Poppies symbolize peace and death, and are worn in remembrance of those died fighting. QuiGon Jinn was the first who died in the Emperor’s war, when it still secret. I chose to frame the flowers this way because it reminds me of pictures of saints and martyrs in a church.
The red aster represents wisdom - and who is more wise than Obi Wan Kenobi? The flowers are arranged around his head like a halo, symbolizing his role in life as a good man and his eventual fate.
Padme means Lotus - and the lotus represents, among other things, purity. Padme Amidala remained faithful to the Republic and her people, trying to do what was right for them.
Red hydrangeas signify boasting. Pride was Anakin Skywalker’s fatal flaw. I didn’t want to choose a flower that represented death or betrayal or anything like that; the fatal flaw in a character is the most compelling thing about them!
The Sequels
Marigolds symbolize loyalty. From his friends to the rebellion, Poe is loyal to a fault. I personally liked his decision to try and take over the rebellion! It’s a very star wars thing to do.
Dandelions thrive in harsh environments - Finn was kidnapped, raised by space fascists, and still managed to break free and grow.
California Poppies grow in the desert. The hillsides practically glow with their vibrancy. Rey is a beautiful flower thriving in the desert. Also, her lightsaber is at an angle! I just realized it looks quite foreshortened :P
Orange lilies signify pride. Like his grandfather, Kylo Ren struggles with his ego. Unlike Anakin, Kylo Ren’s pride isn’t quite as justified... :P (notice the lightsaber cutting through the lilies!)
Knights of the Old Republic
Blue Hyacinths represent constancy. Carth is their first companion, the one who sticks by Revan’s side - even after finding out their true identity. He was always my favorite character, and it took me like 5 playthroughs to figure out how to romance him.
Gentians symbolize justice and temper. Bastila is quite concerned with balance, but struggles with anger. I used to hate her, but I’ve realized she was a teenager thrust into an important, scary role! No wonder she’s so bossy
Forget-me-nots, picked for irony’s sake. Revan is covered in them, flowing with them. They need forget-me-nots in spades. Revan is definitely one of my favorite characters in all of Star Wars (canon or NOT)
Monkshood are never put in bouquets - because they are very deadly. These flowers are a warning and mean betrayal. Darth Malak - former friend of Revan - betrayed them, and took their place as Sith Lord.
Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
Periwinkles mean new beginnings. Atton has quite a tragic, bloody past - but he has the chance to start over, be it dark or light.
Morning glories signify love in vain. The Exile has searched for love, not knowing what she was looking for, from friends, to lovers, to followers. My Exile is named Arusha :)
Lavender stands for distrust. Kreia holds the Exile’s hand until the end, before she reveals her true self. Kreia is super suspicious the WHOLE game, and no one aboard the Ebon Hawk trusts her, including the exile.
Mycena Galopus are a glowing mushroom, which feed off dead flesh, much like Nihilus feeds off the Living Force. He is the Exile’s counterpart; they are both “black holes in the Force”. I always loved his character, as un-fleshed out (haha) as it was.