What Is Your Birth Flower?
Do you know your birth flower or the birth flower of your family or friends? See our list of monthly birth flowers and learn the meanings behind them! It’s also a fun way to plan a garden or make a bouquet for someone special!
The Meaning of Flowers
Today, flowers remain a welcome substitute for words, enhancing the giver’s message with fragrance and beauty. Every flower has a meaning, and can convey certain emotions, thoughts, or moods to the recipient. Learn the Language of Flowers, and you can practically speak in code. How romantic!
Browse the links below to the individual birth month pages.
The Birth Month Flowers
January ~ Carnation & Snowdrop
January’s birth flowers are the carnation and the snowdrop. Learn more about the January birth flowers!
February ~ Violet & Primrose
The February birth flowers are the violet and primrose. Learn more on the February birth flowers page!
March ~ Daffodil & Jonquil
The March birth flowers are the daffodil and the jonquil. Learn more on our March birth flower page!
April ~ Daisy & Sweet Pea
The April birth flowers are the daisy and the sweet pea. Learn more on our April birth flower page!
May ~ Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn
The May birth flowers are the lily of the valley and hawthorn. Learn more on our May birth flower page!
June ~ Rose & Honeysuckle
The June birth flowers are the rose and the honeysuckle. Learn more on our June birth flower page!
July ~ Larkspur & Water Lily
The July birth flowers are the larkspur (delphinium) and the water lily. Learn more on our July birth flower page!
August ~ Gladiolus & Poppy
The August birth flowers are the gladiolus and the poppy. Learn more on our August birth flower page!
September ~ Aster & Morning Glory
The September birth flowers are the aster and the morning glory. Learn more on our September birth flower page!
October ~ Marigold & Cosmos
The October birth flowers are the marigold and cosmos. Learn more on our October birth flower page!
November ~ Chrysanthemum
The November birth flower is the chrysanthemum. Learn more on our November birth flower page!
December ~ Narcissus & Holly
The December birth flowers are the narcissus (paperwhite) and the holly. Learn more on our December birth flower page!
Learn More
To learn more about flowers and their meanings, see our article on the Language of Flowers!
Did you know that birthstones also have special meanings? Visit our Birthstones by Month page to see each month’s birthstone.
Do you think the flower for your birth month fits? Let us know in the comments!
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Hi there! So I live in the Southern Hemisphere (the upside down part) and was wondering if the flowers jump six months to relate with the opposite seasons? I cannot find a comprehensive list of birth flowers for people who live in the lower hemisphere so would love to hear what you thought. Kindest wishes , Rachel
Excellent question, Rachel! We couldn’t find an authoritative source that lists alternatives for the Southern Hemisphere, although there are suggested lists out there from several businesses, personal blogs, etc. We’re finding that most sources from Australia, New Zealand, etc., list the birth flowers that agree with our list above. Although that list is based on folklore likely developed in the Northern Hemisphere, we’d recommend our standard list as the official one, as that seems to be what is usually accepted. But if you’d prefer, you can certainly look into alternatives for your area that would make more sense for your growing season. Hope this helps!
ok this is so awesome, I am a june baby, born in harlem ny. when I think of the east coast memories of the smell of roses and honeysuckle bring me joy. I now live in rual Alaska, learned how to garden,planted roses and just last year planted a honeysuckle tree. love it !!!
I want to know about begonias, black eyed susans, cone flowers, chives, cosmos, daisies, lobelias, maple trees, marigolds, roses, shasta daisies, sunflowers, and tulips.
Hi Emma, I’m not sure what you’d like to know, however, we have growing guides to many of these flowers. See our Flower Plant Guides here: https://www.almanac.com/plants/type/flower
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