5 Plants, Flowers, and Herbs That'll Boost Your Mood

Here are just a few types of greenery and blooms that help reduce stress and maybe even foster feelings of happiness.

1. Sweet Pea

These gorgeous flowers also ranked highly in Domoney's survey for a similar reason to Lily of the Valley. Respondents stated that seeing sweet peas triggered happy memories of childhood.

2. Rosemary

Historically, rosemary has symbolized everything from remembrance to inner peace. We suspect the connection is made through the enchanting aroma of the needles, which recall sunny days.

3. Peace Lily

Spend lots of time indoors? Bring in this elegant plant. Peace lilies remove mold from the air, acting as an organic air purifier.

4. Boston Fern

Like ivy, this plant is excellent at filtering the air, removing up to 1863 toxins per hour. That's definitely something that can help give you peace of mind.

5. English Ivy

You can breathe easier around this simple-to-care-for English Ivy — it's rated as one of the top plants that naturally clean the air.