Monthly Birth Flowers and Their Meanings
Various cultures have assigned meanings to flowers, the most often referenced are the Victorian 'Language of Flowers'. Floriography, or flower symbolism, is still popular today and is used by florists, artists, lovers and friends. Each month has a fl...
January
Carnations & Snowdrops
Carnations for January birthdays.
Plant some Snow Drop bulbs for late winter flowers and January births.
January birth flowers Carnation & Snow Drop meanings and histories.
February
Violets & Primrose
Plant wildflower Violets for February birthdays and the bees.
Plant your Primroses about 2 weeks before the final frost. Primroses are perennials so they come back every year.
Violet & Primrose meanings & histories.
March
Yellow Daffodils
Yellow Daffodils for March birthdays.
Yellow Daffodil history and meaning.
April
Daisies and Sweet Pea
A potted Daisy plant for April birthdays.
Plant some Sweet Pea seeds and each year in early September you can collect new ones from your own plants to plant again.
Daisy & Sweet Pea meanings and histories.
May
Lily of the Valley & Hawthorne
Lily of the Valley has a beautiful fresh scent. Plant or gift some to celebrate May birthdays.
A Hawthorne shrub to commemorate May births.
Lily of the Valley & Hawthorne meanings and histories.
June
Rose & Honeysuckle
There are so many beautiful roses to choose from for June birthdays, but these cute mini roses can live inside or outside your home.
Honeysuckle for June birthdays adds a fragrant climbing vine to your landscape.
Rose & Honeysuckle meanings and histories.
July
Water Lily & Larkspur
A painting or fine art print can do the trick if you don't have a green thumb or garden space. A water lily art print is a great gift for July birthdays.
Larkspurs are beautiful for July births. If you want a longer lasting, reusable bloom find some realistic fake flowers and make your own arrangement for yourself or a thoughtful gift.
Water Lily & Larkspur meanings and histories.
August
Gladiolus & Poppy
Gladiolus bulbs to plant for August births.
Beautiful poppies add color to your garden for August birthdays.
Gladiolus & Poppy meanings and histories.
September
Aster & Morning Glory
Plant Aster seeds for September birthdays.
Consider sending your September birthday celebrators a card or an art print. Morning glories are beautiful for September births but sometimes they can become unruly and take over your yard.
Aster & Morning Glory meanings and histories.
October
Marigold & Orange Cosmos
Marigold is the flower for October birthdays and also good for keeping certain bugs away from your garden and home.
Specifically -orange- Cosmo flowers are for celebrating October births.
Marigold & Orange Cosmo meanings and histories.
November
Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums celebrate November birthdays and come in a variety of lovely fall colors.
Chrysanthemum meanings & history.
December
Holly & Narcissus (Paperwhite)
A classic Holly print makes a meaningful gift for December birthdays that can also be used as holiday decor.
Paperwhites or Narcissus are the flowers for December births, plant some to brighten inside your home or out in the garden.
Holly & Narcissus meanings and histories.
Planting & Growing Information
Helpful information to grow and maintain your plants.
Find your zone to know which places thrive where you live.
Guide for planting throughout the year.
When planning your garden include native species to your area for a more successful and environmentally beneficial yard design.
A guide to starting seeds.
Sweet Pea growing info.
Floriography Information
More to learn about the language of flowers.
Farmer's Almanac has been around since the 1800's.
Great collection of flower meanings in one spot for reference.