You have likely heard about birthstones, but did you know that each month (and sign) is associated with a flower, or several flowers. The flower that you are associated with depends on the month you were born in. The concept of birth flowers dates as far back as Ancient Rome, but they became extremely popular during the Victorian/Edwardian period. Since then there are a plethora of books, articles, videos, and blogs on the subject. The characteristics and symbolic meanings can play a part in your personality and development
Month Associated Flower(s)
January Carnation, Snowdrop
February Violet, Primrose
March Daffodil, Jonquil
April Daisy, Sweet Pea
May Lily, Lily of the Valley
June Rose, Honeysuckle
July Delphinium, Waterlily
August Gladiola, Poppy
September Aster, Morning Glory
October Marigold, Morning Glory
November Chrysanthemum
December Holly, Narcissus, Poinsettia
Characteristics and Meanings of the Flowers
January’s flowers are Carnation, and Snowdrop and they mean: Admiration, Deep Love, Affection, Purity, Luck, Gratitude.
February’s flowers are Violets and Primrose, and they mean: Modesty, Spiritual Wisdom, Faithfulness, Humility, Loyalty, Faith, Valor.
March’s flowers are Daffodil, and Jonquil and they mean: New Beginnings, Vanity, Good Luck, Prosperity, Faithfulness, Rebirth.
April’s flowers are Dairy and Sweet Pea, and they mean: Purity, Innocence, Fertility, Motherhood, Transformation, Loyalty, Delicate, Blissful Pleasure.
May’s flowers are Lily and Lily of the Valley and they mean: Purity. Sweetness, Humility, Happiness, Fertility, Hope, Return to Happiness.
June’s flowers are Rose, and Honeysuckle and they mean: Love, Devotion, Affection, Beauty, Honour, Faith.
July’s flowers are Delphinium, and Water Lily and they mean: laughter, Purity of Heart, Lightness, Levity, Undying Love, Courage, Expression of Adoration.
August’s flowers are Gladiola and Poppy and they mean: Strength of Character, Sincerity, Generosity, Natural Grace, Imagination, Sleep, Oblivion.
September’s flowers are Aster and Morning Glory, and they mean: Love, Daintiness, Affection, Patience, Wisdom, Faith, Valour, Innocence.
October’s flowers are Calendula and Morning Glory, and they mean:Joy, Modesty, Passion, Creativity, Creativity, Drive, Warmth.
November’s flower is the Chrysanthemum, and it means: Cheerfulness, Rest, Loveliness, Abundance, Wealth, Honesty, Loyalty, Healing.
December’s flowers are Narcissus and Poinsettia, and they mean: Hope, Good Fortune, Foresight, Formality, Egotism
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