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Language of Flowers

Did you know that every birth month has a flower and that every flower has a unique meaning and tell a story? Just like birth stones. Find out what meaning your birth flower has!

Who developed the language of flowers?

The language of flowers was developed during the highly conservative period of the Victorian era. This was done when it was considered totally inappropriate to express feelings of affection and love during the era when they were strongly restricted by the rules of etiquette.

The language of flowers thus evolved when a message was assigned to a specific flower such as a daisy or an aster. Flowers lovers could send hidden romantic messages.

Month

Birthstone

Flower

Color

Meaning

January

Carnation

Garnet Carnation or
Snowdrop
Various
- Red,
- Pink,
- White
Affection,
Deep Love,
Distinction,
Happiness,
Fascination, and
Lasting Fidelity

February

Violet

Amethyst Violet or
Iris
Violet

- Purple

Faithfulness,
Purity,
and Modesty

March

Daffodil

Aquamarine Daffodil or
Jonquil
Yellow Affection,
Cheerfulness,
Desire,
Grants Wishes,
New Beginnings,
Respect, and
Sympathy.

April

Daisy

Diamond Daisy or
Sweet Pea
Pink,
Purple
Blissful,
Curious,
Delicate,
Departure,
Lasting Pleasures,
Playful, and
Tenacious

May

Lily of the Valley

Emerald Lily of the Valley White Complete Life,
Humility,
Return of Happiness,
and Sweetness

June

Rose

Pearl
Moonstone
Rose or
Honeysuckle
Various
- Red,
- White,
- Pink
- Yellow
Happy,
Friendship,
Love,
Strong, and
Beautiful

July

Tulip

Ruby Larkspur or
Tulip or
Water Lily
Pink,
Purple
Good Luck,
Laughter,
Levity,
Lightness, and
Open Heart

August

Gladiolus

Peridot Gladiolus or
Poppy
Various Beauty,
Strength of
Character,
Love,
Marriage, and
Family

September

Aster

Sapphire Aster or
Morning Glory
Various
- Pink,
- Purple
Devotion,
Daintiness,
Filled with Light,
Life and Joy, and
Symbol of Love

October

Calendula

Opal
Tourmaline
Calendula or
Marigold or
Cosmos
Orange Contentment,
Excellence,
Loveliness,
Good Luck,
Grace,
Gratitude,
Joy,
Love of Nature,
Comfort, and
True Love

November

Chrysanthemum

Yellow Topaz
Citrine
Chrysanthemum Various Compassion,
Cheerfulness,
Friendship,
Sensitivity, and
Secret Love

December

Orchid

Blue Topaz
Turquoise
Holly or
Poinsettia
or
Narcissus or
Orchid
White Reassurance,
Celebration,
Success, and
Wealth
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Astrology is a group of systems, traditions, and beliefs which hold that the relative positions of celestial bodies and related details can provide information about personality, human affairs and other "earthly" matters.
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