Every month has its own birth flower.  Most of the time, these represent flowers that are in season during that month.  Sometimes, they stand for deeper meaning. These birthday signs are symbols of what represents each month.  You can even tie in astrology with birth month flowers.  It’s interesting to explore what each flower means in the language of flowers.

Sometimes these meanings differ depending on which country you are in.  For example, the chrysanthemum originated in China, where it was so honored that they have a city named after it and hold an annual chyrsanthemum festival.  Yet in many countries in Europe, it’s used primarily for graves and honoring the dead.

There are many uses for birth month flowers.  Some people use them to create theme gardens.  You can have a memorial garden honoring those you love with their birth month flowers.  They make thoughtful birthday gifts.  Also, you can use them for a fun baby shower theme.  Just decorate with flowers from the baby’s due date!

When you need gift ideas, birth month flowers can really come through!  Most women enjoy getting flowers.  Why not get her a flower for her birthday based upon her birth month?

If you are throwing a birthday party, why not decorate using birth month flowers?  These provide an easy and attractive centerpiece.  It doesn’t even need to be expensive – if you are a gardener, or know someone who is, this can be a very affordable and elegant way to decorate.

On this site, we explore the various birth flowers and their meanings.  Why was each flower related to that month?  Also, I’ve scoured the net to try to find the best flower pictures available – it wasn’t easy, but I’m sure you’ll find it a lot easier to picture your own birthday flower with these elegant photos!

Whether you want to use them for a theme party, or just want to learn more about what they mean, birth month flowers are an interesting study!

If you want a quick list of which month goes with which flower, here’s a brief birth flower guide:

• January – Carnation
• February – Violet
• March – Daffodils
• May – Lily of the Valley
• June – Rose
• July – Larkspur
• August – Gladiolus
• September – Aster
• October – Calendula
• November – Chrysanthemum
• December – Narcissus

Among the first flowers to bloom in spring, Daffodils nod their cheery heads to greet the warm spring sunshine. Daffodils have a trumpet shaped center, surrounded by a star shaped background. They generally come in yellow and white, though there are red varieties as well. Many have two colors, such as white in the center and yellow on the inside.


Daffodils were grown by the Greeks and Romans, but fell out of popularity until 1629, when a few Englishmen took the daffodil out of the wild and put it back in the garden again. They were thought to be a garden “must have” in America.

For the Greeks, daffodils were known as Narcissus. It was believed that a young man named Narcissus looked so long into a pool at his own reflection that he died of thirst, and was turned into the daffodil flower. The name may also come from the narcotic properties of the bulb (narkoa means to numb in Greek).

The Romans believed that the sap of the daffodil had healing powers (it actually irritates the skin). The daffodil was also used as a measure of last resort for injured soldiers on the battlefield. Eating a bulb causes a narcotic effect, which numbs pain but also kills. This is caused by the poison lycorine, which is present mostly in the bulb, although some is contained in the leaves.

The Chinese believed the daffodil was a symbol of wealth and good fortune. It blooms around the time of Chinese New Year, and if your daffodil blooms on New Year, you are said to have extra good wealth and fortune for that year.

Daffodils are one of the easiest plants to grow. Plant a bulb about 6-8 inches deep in a sunny, well drained spot. They need lots of water. After the plant blooms and the leaves start to yellow, cut it back. The plant will come back year after year.