The Complete Guide to Your Birth Month Flowers

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Astrologer Paige Ferris shares the primary birth flowers for each month

Co-authored by Paige Ferris and Elaine Heredia, BA

Last Updated: June 26, 2026 Fact Checked

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Each month of the year (with the exception of November) is represented by 2 unique flowers. These flowers come with their own special meanings, which may reflect your personality and characteristics. If you're curious what your birth month flower is and what it means, you’re in the right place—we partnered with an astrologer to come up with this handy guide! First, identify the flowers in your birth month with our birth flower chart. After that, we'll delve deeper to explain the meanings behind each flower, along with that month's zodiac sign and gemstone. Let's begin!

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Astrologer Paige Ferris says each month is appointed a flower that coincides with the month in which it appears and/or the qualities of that month or season. People often use their birth month flower as inspiration for bouquets, jewelry and tattoos, or DIY art projects.

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Birth Month Flowers & Their Meanings

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   January: Carnation and snowdrop Ferris says carnations are the birth flower for January. Carnations are hardy, beautiful flowers that bloom in many colors even in the depths of winter. For that reason, they're associated with resilience, as well as determination, strength, and eternal love. The second January flower is the white snowdrop. This sweet plant is among the first flowers to herald spring, and it's associated with hope, purity, and beauty.

   • Meanings: Resilience, determination, strength, eternal love, hope, purity, and beauty
   • January zodiac sign: Capricorn (January 1-19) and Aquarius (January 20-31)
   • January gemstone: Garnet

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   Paige Ferris is an intuitive psychic, astrologer, and tarot reader with 6+ years of experience. She’s the founder of Catalyst Healer, and specializes in practical occultism and psychological astrology.
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   February: Violet and primrose According to Ferris, violets are the birth flower for February. The cheerful violet is a purple flower that symbolizes faithfulness during the waning winter weeks. It can also mean loyalty, devotion, and deep affection, as well as love that endures forever. Primroses are also associated with February, and they come in an array of pretty shades, including white, yellow, red, and pink. As some of the first blooms of spring, they are most often said to represent youth, new beginnings, and young love. (The ancient Celts also believed they were the gateways to the land of the faeries!)

   • Meanings: Faithfulness, loyalty, devotion, deep affection, steadfast love, wisdom, youth, new beginnings, and innocence
   • February zodiac sign: Aquarius (February 1-19) and Pisces (February 20-28)
   • February gemstone: Amethyst
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   March: Daffodil and jonquil Ferris says daffodils are the birth flower for March. Both the bright yellow daffodil and the white jonquil represent rebirth and new beginnings. Those are fitting meanings for flowers in March, the first month of spring! These flowers might also bring you a sense of joy while looking at them, given their wide, cheerful petals.

   • Meanings: Spring, rebirth, new beginnings, and joy
   • March zodiac sign: Pisces (March 1-20) and Aries (March 21-31)
   • March gemstones: Aquamarine and bloodstone
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   April: Daisy and sweetpea "Don't you think daisies are the friendliest flower?" Meg Ryan asks Tom Hanks in the classic rom-com You've Got Mail. We certainly agree with her! As Ferris states, daises are the birth flower for April. Daisies are emblematic of innocence and purity, and can also be symbols of true love. Meanwhile, the sweetpea is a bit more somber, but no less meaningful. It's often given to others as a sign of gratitude and appreciation, as well as pleasure. But it's also symbolic of farewells, as the year officially bids goodbye to winter and embraces spring.

   • Meanings: Innocence, purity, true love, pleasure, gratitude, appreciation
   • April zodiac sign: Aries (April 1-20) and Taurus (April 21-30)
   • April gemstone: Diamond
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   May: Lily of the valley and hawthorn April showers bring some of the prettiest May flowers. The bloom most commonly associated with May is the lily of the valley, says Ferris. It’s a delicate, demure flower with tiny white buds and large green leaves. It represents humility, but also quiet happiness and new beginnings. Meanwhile, the sturdy white hawthorn flower is symbolic of protection, love, and hope for the future. It grows on shrubs and was a staple in traditional herbal medicine.

   • Meanings: Humility, happiness, new beginnings, protection, love, and hope
   • May zodiac sign: Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31)
   • May gemstone: Emerald
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   June: Rose and honeysuckle Summer weddings traditionally take place in June. So, it's no surprise that the rose is this month's primary flower, as noted by Ferris! When making your floral bouquet, remember that roses aren't just symbols of love: they also stand for beauty, faith, honor, gratitude, and admiration. Meanwhile, the honeysuckle, though less elegant, is a unique flower that grows on vines and shrubs. It's incredibly resilient, and therefore, it represents strong bonds. It also symbolizes affection.

   • Meanings: Love, honor, faith, beauty, gratitude, admiration, strong bonds, affection
   • June zodiac sign: Gemini (June 1-20) and Cancer (June 21-30)
   • June gemstones: Pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone
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   July: Larkspur and waterlily Plucky larkspur blooms upward like a column to represent lightness and an open heart. It’s the official flower of the month of July, according to Ferris. But it also has meanings that are specific to each color. For example, blue larkspur symbolizes grace, white means happiness, purple means first love, and pink represents fickleness. The waterlily is another flower closely associated with July. It's also unique because it grows in water, hence its name. It's strongly related to rebirth, purity, and enlightenment, as well as a sense of parental nurturing.

   • Meanings: Lightness, openheartedness, grace, fickleness, happiness, first love, rebirth, purity, enlightenment, nurturing
   • July zodiac sign: Cancer (July 1-22) and Leo (July 23-31)
   • July gemstone: Ruby
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   August: Gladiolus and poppy August follows July with a strong flower called the gladiolus, says Ferris. Named after the gladius, the Latin name for an ancient Roman short sword, the gladiolus makes its striking impression with its tapering, sword-like shape (it's also called the sword lily!). It should come as no surprise that it also symbolizes integrity and strength of character, as well as a strong sense of right and wrong. The poppy is also a strong choice for this month. Not only does it represent sleep and dreams, but its bright red color also evokes childlike imagination and creativity. Additionally, white poppies symbolize love, and yellow poppies are associated with success.

   • Meanings: Integrity, strength of character, morality, sleep, dreams, imagination, creativity, love, and success
   • August zodiac sign: Leo (August 1-23) and Virgo (August 24-31)
   • August gemstones: Peridot, spinel, and sardonyx
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   September: Aster and morning glory If you look at the September aster and notice its star-like shape, you've just stumbled on its original meaning in Greek: "star." This stellar flower is a symbol of love, as well as faith and wisdom—perfect meanings for a flower that blooms at the beginning of autumn and harvest time. It’s also the primary birth flower for September, explains Ferris. Meanwhile, purple, blue, pink, and white morning glories are so named because they open their petals to greet the sun each morning. They're associated with love and affection.

   • Meanings: "Star" (for aster), love, faith, wisdom, and affection
   • September zodiac sign: Virgo (September 1-22) and Libra (September 23-30)
   • September gemstone: Sapphire
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    October: Marigold and cosmos Speaking of harvest time, people born in October should feel lucky that the vibrant yellow marigold is their flower! This flower is said to guide deceased spirits to their family's altars during the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos ("Day of the Dead"). Many people also claim that these flowers ward off negative energy. They're also symbols of creativity and energy. Plus, it’s the primary flower of the month, adds Ferris! The cosmos flower is a major contrast to the confident marigold. Pale pink or white, this subtle bloom represents serenity and peace, as well as love and purity.

    • Meanings: Positive energy, creativity, energy, warmth, serenity, peace, love, and purity
    • October zodiac sign: Libra (October 1-22) and Scorpio (October 23-31)
    • October gemstone: Opal and tourmaline
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    November: Chrysanthemum November only has one flower associated with it, and it’s the chrysanthemum, states Ferris. But what a bright, cheerful choice for this sometimes gray month! Japan adopted this beautiful flower as one of its national symbols, and it represents a lot of different meanings: happiness, long life, and also the sun, which starts to wane in the Northern hemisphere of the world during November.

    • Meanings: Brightness, happiness, longevity, and the sun
    • November zodiac sign: Scorpio (November 1-22) and Sagittarius (November 23-30)
    • November gemstone: Topaz and citrine
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    December: Narcissus and holly December is the coldest month of the year, and it's this month that needs the most cheer. The flowers that grow in this month are considered especially symbolic of hope and renewal, as well as resilience. Narcissus, for example, is a delicate flower with soft white petals, yet it can bloom in the middle of December to brighten your home. They also signal good fortune in the year to come! Meanwhile, holly may not be the prettiest plant, but its bright red berries are a testament to the plant's hardiness and optimism. Most people consider holly as the primary flower of the month, according to Ferris.

    • Meanings: Hope, renewal, resilience, good fortune, optimism
    • December zodiac sign: Sagittarius (December 1-21) and Capricorn (December 22-31)
    • December gemstone: Tanzanite, turquoise, and zircon
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Why does each month have 2 flowers?

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1. Most months have 2 flowers to represent more cultural meanings. Including 2 flowers for each month (except November, which is usually only represented by chrysanthemums) embraces a wider range of meanings, cultures, and traditions. Also, since not all flowers are available everywhere in the world, having 2 flowers to choose from increases the chances that you'll be able to find at least one of them in your local plant nursery or flower shop. It also expands the month's color palette and allows more flowers to receive their due admiration!

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What to Do with Your Birth Flowers

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   Make a bouquet of your birth flowers. A bouquet makes for a beautiful decoration for your home or office, but there's no need to wait for someone else to buy it for you! Go to your local flower shop or plant nursery and buy all the flowers you need to make your own bouquet. Then, place it in a vase in a shape (e.g., square, circular, or cylindrical) and material (e.g., glass, ceramic, or wood) that matches your aesthetic.
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   Get a tattoo of your birth flowers. If you're been hunting for tattoo ideas, your birth flowers are a great choice! Not only do they make pretty, elegant tattoo designs, but they're also personal to you, which is what you want when you're putting permanent ink in your skin. Play around with the artistic style behind the flower tattoo and find one that matches your personal preferences and personality.

   • For example, you can ask the tattoo artist to render the flowers as realistically as possible, or to make them look more hand-drawn or cartoonish. You can get a tattoo of the flowers by themselves, as if they're floating on your skin, or bunched together in a bouquet, in a vase, or on top of another object.
   • Bring a photo (or multiple photos) of how you want your birth flowers tattoo to look, so the tattoo artist knows exactly what you're looking for!
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   Create artwork with your birth flowers. If you have an artist's eye in addition to a green thumb (or if you're neither, but you feel like being creative), turn your birth flowers into a unique art project! There are so many things you can do with flowers as an art medium or as inspiration. Here are some ideas to get your artistic juices flowing:

   • Dry your birth flowers and arrange them in a shadow box to make wall decor.
   • Press your birth flowers into a scrapbook or another book that means a lot to you.
   • Paint delicate illustrations of your birth flowers on a canvas with watercolors.
   • Sketch your birth flowers on napkins, notepads, and any other writable surface.
   • Make a stencil of your birth flowers and paint them on walls or furniture.
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