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Larkspur, the July birth flower, in soft morning light
July birth flower

Larkspur

Positivity, lightness, and purity

Tall spires of summer blue, swaying in any small breeze. It carries itself easily and lifts the whole garden.

The July birth flowers are the larkspur and the water lily. The larkspur stands for positivity and lightness, and the water lily for purity.

Larkspur

Larkspur grows in tall spires of blue, purple, pink, or white. Its name comes from the small spur at the back of each flower, which was thought to look like a lark's claw.

Water Lily

Water Lily, the second July birth flower

Water lilies float on still ponds, with many kinds opening by day and closing at night. Rising clean from muddy water, they have long stood for purity and calm.

As a gift

Larkspur dries beautifully, so a bunch can be hung upside down and kept as a keepsake long after the birthday. More birth flower gift ideas.

As a tattoo

A larkspur spire is naturally long and slim, which makes it a good fit for the forearm or spine. More birth flower tattoo ideas.

Questions

What is the July birth flower?

The July birth flowers are the larkspur and the water lily. The larkspur stands for positivity and lightness, and the water lily for purity.

What does the larkspur mean?

As a birth flower, the larkspur is linked with positivity, lightness, and purity.

What is a good birth flower gift for July?

Larkspur dries beautifully, so a bunch can be hung upside down and kept as a keepsake long after the birthday.

Are July birth flowers safe around pets?

All parts of larkspur are poisonous if eaten, so keep it away from pets and small children.

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