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All twelve months

Birth Flower Chart

Every month has a birth flower, and most months have two: a main flower and a second one. Here are all twelve, with their meanings.

MonthFlowerSecond flowerMeaning
JanuaryCarnationSnowdropLove, fascination, and hope
FebruaryVioletPrimroseModesty, loyalty, and youth
MarchDaffodilJonquilNew beginnings, rebirth, and prosperity
AprilDaisySweet PeaInnocence, purity, and gratitude
MayLily of the ValleyHawthornHappiness, sweetness, and hope
JuneRoseHoneysuckleLove, passion, and affection
JulyLarkspurWater LilyPositivity, lightness, and purity
AugustGladiolusPoppyStrength, remembrance, and peace
SeptemberAsterMorning GloryPatience, love, and affection
OctoberMarigoldCosmosCreativity, passion, and joy
NovemberChrysanthemumNoneFriendship, loyalty, and honesty
DecemberNarcissusHollyRebirth, hope, and protection

Why birth flowers differ

Birth flowers are a tradition, not a fixed standard, so you may see small differences between lists. Different places favored different blooms depending on what grew there. This chart follows the traditional list published by The Old Farmer's Almanac.

Questions

How do I find my birth flower?

Find the month you were born. Each month has a main flower, and most have a second one too. January is the carnation, June is the rose, and December is the narcissus.

Why do some months have two birth flowers?

Birth flowers are a tradition, not a fixed standard. Different places favored different flowers depending on what grew there, so most months ended up with two.

A year of flowers
Carnation, the January birth flowerCarnationJanuaryViolet, the February birth flowerVioletFebruaryDaffodil, the March birth flowerDaffodilMarchDaisy, the April birth flowerDaisyAprilLily of the Valley, the May birth flowerLily of the ValleyMayRose, the June birth flowerRoseJuneLarkspur, the July birth flowerLarkspurJulyGladiolus, the August birth flowerGladiolusAugustAster, the September birth flowerAsterSeptemberMarigold, the October birth flowerMarigoldOctoberChrysanthemum, the November birth flowerChrysanthemumNovemberNarcissus, the December birth flowerNarcissusDecember