A close friend of mine has been going through some rough times lately, and when asked what I could do to help (if anything), they said, "I know you care about me and support me. Any way you can send me that is appreciated." So I did what I like to think I can do best. :) Zinnia is a flower used to symbolize friendship, and in Victorian times was used to symbolize the care and affection you have for a friend you haven't seen in a while.