Did you know that we all have a birth flower based on the month of our birth? Yes, that’s right!
What’s more interesting is that these flowers can tell us a bit about ourselves based on their symbolism. In fact, there is a distinct language for flowers and what they stand for. So before you gift someone flowers, learn a little more about their meaning.
January – Carnation
If you’re born in January, your birth flower is Carnation flowers. They symbolize fascination, admiration, love, loyalty, and appreciation. Light red flowers stand for admiration, while dark red flowers represent love.
February – Primrose
Primrose is your flower if you’re born in February. The delicate yellow perennial is a symbol of youthfulness, luck, devotion, affection, and first love.
March – Daffodil
The bright yellow daffodils are the birth flower for March. They represent happiness, new beginnings, rebirth, rejuvenation and respect.
April – Daisy
If you’re born in April, the bright and cheerful daisy is yours. They exemplify playfulness, cheer, optimism, simplicity, and transformation.
May – Lily of the Valley
The bell-shaped white flowers are for those born in May. They symbolize sweetness, joy, practicality, purity and inner peace.
June – Rose
Rose, the classic valentines day flower is the birth flower for June. They stand for honor, beauty, passion, achievement, and romance. The Greeks associate roses with Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty and passion, while Romans associate them with Venus, a goddess of love and romance. The white rose symbolizes honor, whereas red rose represents passion and romance.
July – Larkspur
Also known as delphinium, larkspur are the birth flower for those born in July. They exemplify positivity, charm, potential, good intentions, and vivacity.
August – Poppy
If you are born in August, Poppy, which has petals that stand strong despite their delicate appearance is your birth flower. They represent imagination, strength, success, calmness and luxury.
September – Aster
Aster is the birth flower for those born in September. They illustrate elegance, faith, valor, patience, and stability.
October – Marigold
With its bright golden colors that match the changing leaves, the marigold is perfect for those born in October. They symbolize creativity, passion, warmth, wealth, strength.
November – Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is the birth flower for people born in November. They represent friendship, health, longevity, honesty, and compassion.
December – Narcissus
With trumpet-like centers, Narcissus is a group of flowers that can be distinguished from others. Narcissus, which is the birth flower for December, personifies prosperity, hope, good wishes, clarity and inspiration.