Find Your Birth Month Flower (2024)

FAQs

What flower am I based on my birth month? ›

There are often two birth flowers associated with each month. In this guide, we'll focus on the primary garden bloom. Whether chosen for their significance in Greek mythology or Victorian healing rituals, birth flowers offer specific insights into the month they represent and the people born during it.

May: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn

Well-known for its bell-shaped white flower heads, Lily of the Valley is often used in wedding bouquets. Another May's birth flower is the Hawthorn. It's a small, unique pink or white flower which berries are sometimes used as fillers in bouquets.

If you are dealing with a flowering plant in bloom, identification can be as easy as counting the number of the flower's petals, sepals, pistils, or stamens. You can note these quantities and combinations to look up later, and cross reference with other information you have gathered.

They're a different set of flowers than the ones that represent birth months. Zodiac flowers take into account every aspect of each sign's personality—the good and the bad. For example, Taurus (the bull) is known for being stubborn but resilient and buoyant.

Birth Color by Month

January Colors—Dark Red / Garnet. February Colors—Purple / Amethyst. March Colors—Light Blue / Aquamarine. April Colors—Silver / Clear / Diamond.

Your birth month can impact the rest of your life, and not just on your birthday. Scientists and statisticians have found that birth months affect everything from chosen career to attitude. For instance, babies born in July are generally more optimistic through life. They're also more likely to have vision problems.

What birth month is a rose? ›

Roses are June's birth month flowers. The red ones symbolize love, which explains why they're often given on Valentine's Day.

The birth flowers for July are the water lily and the larkspur. These are two stunning flowers with rich symbolism and history behind them!

While not every birth month has two flowers, several months such as January, April, and August do. There is not necessarily a documented reason for this, however, the pair of flowers typically have two very separate meanings that may or may not relate to the specific time of year.

May: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn

Lily of the Valleys bloom in May, making them an apt choice for May's official birth flower. They are characterized by their bell shaped heads, and represent sweetness, motherhood, and humility.