We have all heard of birthstones and horoscopes, but how about birth flowers? Each month has a special flower that is unique and different. Even though there are certain colors that correspond to birthstones and meanings associated with horoscopes, the birth flowers have specific colors and representation attached to each flower also! Here is a list of each flower and its meaning.
January –
– The birth flower for frigid January is the carnation or snowdrop flower. The carnation and the snowdrop flower represent gratitude, beauty, love, devotion and pride. A carnation consists of many soft layers that lead to a solid center. Carnations were originally from Asia where they have been around for over 2,000 years.
February –
February’s birth flower is the iris. The iris represents young love, modesty, virtue and faithfulness. An iris consists of three strong standing petals. These strong petals stand for wisdom, valor, and faith. The iris is originally from Greece, coming from the Greek god Iris, the messenger of the Gods.
March – The chilly month of March has a beautiful daffodil to accompany it! The daffodil represents life, new beginnings, joy, and happiness. The daffodil, being so prominent with its bright yellow color, brings joy and hope to a long snowy winter.
April – April holds a delicate flavor, and thus a delicate flower: the daisy. The daisy is said to have sprouted from a mystical legend of a nymph escaping an enemy. The nymph transformed itself into a beautiful daisy to escape her enemy. The daisy with its beautiful colors represents joy, happiness and playfulness.
May – May gets a touch of elegance and beauty with its flower, the lily. The lily can be most prominently found in white, pink, reddish-pink and orange. The lily is said to be from the Queen of the Greek Gods, Hera. The lily represents purity, honor and majesty.
June – June has a true classic: the rose. The rose can be found in an array of fabulous colors. The most popular rose colors are: white, yellow, red, pink and peach, with each of these colors meaning something different! The significance of the rose is said to come from the story of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, and Eros. Aphrodite gave a rose to Eros, representing love and passion.
July – July’s flower gives off a sweet aroma: the delphinium. The delphinium can be recognized by the long purple bunch of smaller flowers it has. The delphinium represents acceptance and opportunity.
August – The gladiola is August’s birth flower. Gladiola is named after the Latin word gladius. Gladius means “sword.” The long stem of the flower demonstrates why it is named after this heroic word. The gladiola represents moral integrity, strength, and infatuation.
September – September’s birth flower is the aster. The aster is known for its strong sweet smell and for its lovely appearance. According to legend, in ancient times men and women would burn aster to purify the air from evil. Aster represents love and elegance.
October – The marigold is October’s birth flower. This sweet and delicate flower comes from the biblical story of Mary. It is said that Christians laid marigolds at the Virgin Mary’s side, hence the name “Mary’s Gold”. The marigold represents grace and affection.
November – November’s birth flower is the sun-like chrysanthemum! The very interesting background of this flower is seen in numerous cultures as the sun, meditation and perfection. But overall, the chrysanthemum represents optimism and happiness.
December – Here’s a surprise: the December birth flower is the classic poinsettia. The poinsettia is the classic flower to the winter holidays. This beautiful red or pink flower represents merriment and good cheer!
All these flowers are beautiful in appearance, and each story that hides behind them is equally amazing. These flowers can be used as a simple “thank you” or even “I love you.” If you would like to learn more about birth flowers, visit Birthflower.com.