Did you know that every month has its own flower? Birth flowers, also called birth month flowers, are flowers traditionally associated with each month of the year. Just like zodiac signs and birthstones, they each carry their own meaning and symbolism.
Your birth flower is determined by the month you were born. And when several birth flowers are brought together, they can create a completely unique family birth flower bouquet – where every flower represents someone you love.
What Is My Birth Flower?
Here you'll find the birth flowers for every month from January to December, including popular alternatives found in different traditions around the world.
Birth Flowers by Month:
| Month | Birth Flower | Alternative Birth Flower | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Snowdrop | Carnation | Hope, love & devotion |
| February | Violet | Iris | Faithfulness & humility |
| March | Daffodil | – | Hope & new beginnings |
| April | Daisy | Sweet Pea | Purity & happiness |
| May | Lily of the Valley | Hawthorn | Happiness & hope |
| June | Rose | Honeysuckle | Love & affection |
| July | Water Lily | Larkspur | Peace & joy |
| August | Poppy | Gladiolus | Imagination & strength |
| September | Aster | Morning Glory | Wisdom & love |
| October | Marigold | Cosmos | Warmth & creativity |
| November | Chrysanthemum | – | Friendship & loyalty |
| December | Holly | Narcissus | Hope & protection |
Here’s a quick guide to the birth flowers for each month. You may notice that some months have more than one flower. Birth flower traditions vary between countries and cultures, so I’ve included both commonly used birth flowers and popular international alternatives.
Love the meaning behind birth flowers? Explore my personalised Birth Flower Prints, or combine the people you love into your own Family Birth Flower Bouquet. 🤍
Birth Flowers and Their Meanings
January – Snowdrop & Carnation
The snowdrop is one of the first flowers of the year and symbolises hope and new beginnings. The carnation, another traditional January birth flower, is associated with love and devotion.
February – Violet & Iris
The violet represents faithfulness, modesty and love. In some traditions, February is also associated with the iris, a symbol of hope and wisdom.
March – Daffodil
The daffodil is March's birth flower and one of the most recognisable signs of spring. It symbolises new beginnings, happiness and hope.
April – Daisy & Sweet Pea
The daisy is associated with purity and new beginnings, while the sweet pea traditionally symbolises gratitude and happiness.
May – Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn
The delicate lily of the valley represents happiness and humility. Hawthorn is another May birth flower and is traditionally associated with hope.
June – Rose & Honeysuckle
The rose is June's best-known birth flower and a timeless symbol of love, beauty and affection. Honeysuckle is also associated with June and represents devotion and strong bonds of love.
July – Water Lily & Larkspur
The water lily symbolises peace, purity and renewal, while larkspur is traditionally associated with positivity, joy and an open heart.
August – Poppy & Gladiolus
August is associated with the poppy and gladiolus. Poppies symbolise imagination and remembrance, while gladiolus represents strength, integrity and character.
September – Aster & Morning Glory
The star-shaped aster is associated with love, wisdom and patience. Morning glory is another September birth flower and traditionally represents affection.
October – Marigold & Cosmos
The colourful marigold represents warmth, creativity and passion, while cosmos is associated with harmony, balance and peace.
November – Chrysanthemum
The chrysanthemum is November's birth flower and carries symbolic meaning in many cultures. It is commonly associated with joy, friendship and loyalty.
December – Holly & Narcissus
Holly is traditionally associated with protection, happiness and hope, while the narcissus represents hope and renewal.
Why Are There Different Birth Flowers?
If you've searched for your birth flower before, you may have found different answers. That's because there isn't one universal list of birth flowers.
Traditions vary between countries and cultures, and many months have more than one flower. For example, you may see both water lily and larkspur for July, or snowdrop and carnation for January.
What Do Birth Flowers Mean?
Flowers have carried symbolic meanings for centuries, representing everything from love and friendship to hope and new beginnings.
Today, birth flowers are used much like birthstones and zodiac signs – as a personal symbol connected to the month we were born.
And that's what I love about them.
A flower can simply be beautiful. But when it represents someone you love, it suddenly means so much more.
Create a Family Bouquet With Your Birth Flowers
Imagine a rose for someone born in June, a lily of the valley for May and a violet for February.
Bring your family's birth flowers together and they become a personalised family birth flower bouquet based on the birth months of the people you love.
That's the idea behind my Family Bouquets. Each birth flower is hand-painted by me and arranged into a unique bouquet representing your family.
It's a little like a family portrait – but told through flowers.
Every flower is someone you love. 🤍
A Personalised Birth Flower Gift
A family birth flower print also makes a meaningful gift for someone who seems to have everything.
Combine the birth flowers of their children, grandchildren or entire family to create a bouquet with its own hidden meaning – perfect for Mum, Grandma or someone special for a birthday, Mother's Day, wedding, anniversary or another meaningful occasion.
And unlike an ordinary bouquet, these flowers won't wilt.
Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Flowers
What is a birth flower?
A birth flower is a flower traditionally associated with a particular month of the year.
What is my birth flower?
Your birth flower depends on the month you were born. For example, June is traditionally associated with the rose.
Are birth flowers and birth month flowers the same thing?
Yes. Both terms describe the tradition of associating different flowers with each month of the year.
Why do different websites list different birth flowers?
Birth flower traditions vary between countries and cultures, so some months have more than one recognised flower.
Can I combine my family's birth flowers?
Absolutely. Combining each family member's birth flower creates a unique family birth flower bouquet, where every flower represents someone you love.
Discover Your Family's Birth Flowers
Which flowers represent the people you love?
Combine your family's birth month flowers to create a personalised bouquet that tells your family's story in a completely different way.
Your family – told in flowers. 🤍
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