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| Birth Flowers
For The Month, and BirthStone |
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| Birth flowers were traditionally
planted to celebrate the season in which a child was born.
There is a birth flower or two that represent every month.
Birth flowers are still an important factor for those looking
to buy flowers to celebrate a birthday. |
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| If you are looking to give
flowers to someone for their birthday but you don't know what
kind. Find the flower of the month they were born in below.
Birth flowers are just as symbolic as birthstones. |
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| Birthday
Flowers by Month |
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January:
Carnation
The birthday flower for January is the carnation. Carnations
are often worn on special occassion and have been traditionally
associated with showing love and gratitude.
BirthStone: Garnet |
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February: Iris
A showy flower plant in shades of cool blue and white. Representing
faith, wisdom, and hope, iris flowers are a beautiful and
meaningful gift for a February birthday.
BirthStone: Amethyst |
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March: Daffodil
One of the first flowers of spring, the daffodil is a symbol
for rebirth and rejuvenation. Daffodils also convey a message
of chivalry, respect, or unrequited love.
BirthStone: Aquamarine, Bloodstone |
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April: Daisy
The month of April is represented by the daisy. Daisies have
long been associated with innocence. The large vibrant blooms
of the gerbera daisy are easily recognized and have become
a favorite among flower lovers.
BirthStone: Diamond |
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May: Lilly
The lily is May's birthday flower and can vary in colors.
The lily also has cultural signficance in much of the world.
The wonderfully fragrant and beautiful lily represents purity.
BirthStone: Emerald |
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June: Rose
Easily one of the most well-known and recognized flowers,
the rose is the perfect choice for celebrating a June birthday.
Roses carry a meaning of love and appreciation.
BirthStone: Pearl |
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July: Larkspur
July's flower, the larkspur, is associated with lightheartedness
and levity. Larkspurs can evoke the care-free days of summer
we remember from our youth.
Birthstone: Ruby |
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August: Gladiolus
The lovely gladiolus is the birthday flower for August. These
flowers are named after the sword of the gladiator, and they
carry a meaning of strength and sincerity.
BirthStone: Peridot Sardonyx |
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September: Aster
The September birthday flower is the aster, which is often
used to accent different types of mixed flower arrangements.
In addition to representing daintiness, asters are also known
as a symbol of love.
BirthStone: Sapphire |
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October: Marigold
The golden colors of autumn are displayed by the marigold,
which makes them the ideal flower for October birthdays. Marigolds
have come to be associated with affection.
BirthStone: Opal |
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November: Chrysanthemum
For the month of November, the chrysanthemum is the traditional
birthday flower. Chrysanthemums represent cheerfulness due
to the array of bright and vivid colors in which they are
available.
BirthStone: Topaz |
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December: Poinsettia
The poinsettia is the December birthday flower. Poinsettias
traditionally symbolize success and good cheer and are very
popular flowering plants around the holidays.
BirthStone: Turquoise |
