Each month of the year has a “birth month” flower associated with it based on various cultures and folklore traditions. Characteristics and sentiments connect the flower to a person’s month of birth.
The idea that certain flowers relate to a birth month is not new. The "language of flowers" is present in ancient Greek mythology, ancient Roman, Egyptian and Chinese texts, and folklore from European and Asian cultures. Even William Shakespeare's work included floral symbolism. The language of flowers was especially popular in the Victorian era where certain sentiments could be conveyed more discreetly than by spoken words. The type or color of a flower, and even the condition in which flowers were presented all had silent meanings. For example, if a wilted bouquet was presented to someone, its sentiment was far less than affectionate!
Emotional significance, personal characteristics, and birth month all have been associated with flowers. The meanings are not based on scientific study but on folklore and tradition passed on through generations. Definitions of each flower's significance vary depending on the source and time; however, many interpretations still remain the same today.
Dainty white flowers of this early-blooming bulb often poke through a layer of snow.
Roses are the predominant flower associated with February 14th, Valentine’s Day, but surprisingly February’s birth flower is not the rose. February’s birth flower is one that is much more modest and ordinary. It is the violet.
Daffodils are associated with the beginning of spring.
