Published by: Almanac
Birth flowers have been around for many generations, similar to birthstones. The flower designated each month usually ties to the season when it blooms; many flowers also have cultural or religious associations from ancient times. For example, the hawthorn was known as Mary’s Flower of May.
In our lives today, birth flowers are a wonderful way to mark an occasion, from birthdays to marriages to funerals. For example, a simple bouquet of birthmonth flowers makes it more thoughtful if you are struggling to find a gift.
January ~ Carnation & Snowdrop
January’s primary birth flower is the carnation and the secondary flower is the snowdrop.
February ~ Violet & Primrose
The February primary birth flower is the violet and the secondary flower is the primrose.
March ~ Daffodil & Jonquil
The March birth flower is the daffodil referred to as the jonquil (which is simply a type of daffodil).
April ~ Daisy & Sweet Pea
The primary April birth flower is the daisy, and the secondary flower is the sweet pea.
May ~ Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn
The May birth flowers are the lily of the valley and hawthorn.
June ~ Rose & Honeysuckle
The primary June birth flower is the rose and the secondary flower is the honeysuckle.
July ~ Larkspur & Water Lily
The primary July birth flower is the larkspur and the secondary flower is the water lily.
August ~ Gladiolus & Poppy
The primary August birth flower is the gladiolus and the secondary flower is the poppy.
September ~ Aster & Morning Glory
The primary September birth flower is the aster and the secondary flower is the morning glory.
October ~ Marigold & Cosmos
The primary October birth flower is the marigold and the secondary flower is the cosmos.
November ~ Chrysanthemum
The November birth flower is the chrysanthemum.
December ~ Narcissus & Holly
The primary December birth flower is the narcissus (such as the paperwhite narcissus) and the secondary flower is the holly which has small white berries that give way to the festive red berries that we see at the holidays.