I’m not a flower girl. I don’t really know plants at all. But. I do know that be have “Birth Flowers.”
And. Every month, there is a primary and a secondary birth flower. Do you know what yours are?
Knowing about our birth month flower (or flowers) is yet another fun lens through which to ponder and celebrate the particular quirks and qualities of ourselves. Like a Zodiac sign or a birthstone.
This custom started a long time ago. The “connection” of certain flowers with each birth month stems from the time of ancient Rome. Back then, folks believed that specific flowers brought protection and good luck during the month that they bloomed.
Throughout the ages, the symbolism and connotations of birth flowers have hung around and here they are, still growing today. So here they are.
The 12 birth months and their corresponding birth flowers.
1. January Birth Flower: Snowdrop
2. February Birth Flower: Violet
3. March Birth Flower: Daffodil
4. April Birth Flower: Daisy
5. May Birth Flower: Lily of the Valley
6. June Birth Flower: Honeysuckle
7. July Birth Flower: Larkspur
8. August Birth Flower: Poppy
9. September Birth Flower: Morning Glory
10. October Birth Flower: Marigold
11. November Birth Flower: Peony
12. December Birth Flower: Holly
I like these sorts of things. They are just silly representations because not all people born in September are the same. Or February. Or July. But have some fun and know your flower. My favorite flower is the daisy. Good thing for me. I was born in April. They match.
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If you would like to read more about your birth flower or someone else’s, look no further:
January Birth Flower: Snowdrop
Snowdrops are among the earliest spring bulbs to bloom in most locales. Snowdrops and carnations are two of the very few flowers that can thrive in winter. Symbolize love and purity.
Secondary January Birth Flower: Carnation
February Birth Flower: Violet
Violets often self-seed, coming back each year in unexpected locations. Forget Valentine’s Day and the ubiquitous red rose. For the birth flowers, February is all about the color purple — even its birthstone is amethyst. Symbolize faithfulness, humility, and spiritual wisdom.
Secondary February Birth Flower: Iris
March Birth Flower: Daffodil
Daffodils symbolize renewal and hope and, as one of the first flowers to arrive every year, are a popular flower representing spring. Symbolize good luck, rebirth and new beginnings. People born in March are the happy, cheerful, optimistic types known for lighting up rooms and brightening the days of others.
Secondary March Birth Flower: Sakura
April Birth Flower: Daisy
Although most people are familiar with the white-petaled daisy, you can find them in orange, purple, red, rose and yellow, as well. Scientists have found depictions of the humble daisy carved in stones as old as 3000 B.C.E., making daisies one of the oldest flowers in the world. Symbolize innocence and purity and can also represent new beginnings and loyalty.
Secondary April Birth Flower: Tulip
May Birth Flower: Lily of the Valley
The white, bell-shaped flowers of the lily of the valley are often used in bridal bouquets and for other special occasions. Symbolizes humility, sweetness, the return of happiness and motherhood.
Secondary May Birth Flower: Hawthorn
June Birth Flower: Honeysuckle
The blossoms of the honeysuckle are sweet and nectar-filled, attracting butterflies, bees, and birds. Symbolizes sweetness and devotion towards family, loved ones, and friends.
Secondary June Birth Flower: Rose
July Birth Flower: Larkspur
Larkspur is associated with lightheartedness and youth, possibly because it grows in summer and represents days of sunshine and freedom. Symbolizes deep bonds of love and affection.
Secondary July Birth Flower: Water Lillies
August Birth Flower: Poppy
Poppies are the traditional symbols of both remembrance and imagination. Symbolizes strong, creative, independent characters with a fierce streak a mile long.
Secondary August Birth Flower: Gladiolus
September Birth Flower: Morning Glory
Morning glories bloom on fast-growing vines and symbolize both undying and unrequited love. Symbolizes love, affection, rejuvenation, mortality, rebirth, past memories and even unrequited love.
Secondary September Birth Flower: Aster
October Birth Flower: Marigold
Marigolds are known as low-maintenance, easy-to-grow flowers, their colorful blooms representing the beauty and warmth of the sun. Those born in October are passionate, hard-working, and industrious. Marigolds date back to the ancient Aztecs, who ascribed them to medicinal, magical, and religious properties. Symbolize strong-willed determination with a dash of warmth and creativity.
Secondary October Birth Flower: Cosmos
November Birth Flower: Peony
Peonies are known for their delicate, ruffled petals and sweet perfume. Some bold peony plants can live for up to 100 years. Symbolizes prosperity, honor and romance to match the fiery spirits of November-born earthlings.
Secondary November Birth Flower: Chrysanthemum
December Birth Flower: Holly
Holly is an evergreen shrub with red berries that provide a splash of color during the winter months. Technically not a flower, its dark green leaves, and flaming red berries make it the perfect pop in a holiday bouquet. Symbol of fertility. Known for bringing prosperity, luck, peace and merriment.
Secondary December Birth Flower: Narcissus
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“The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open.” — C. JoyBell C.
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“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” — John C. Maxwell
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“Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.” — Gerard De Nerval
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Take the time to stop and smell your birth blooom.
