The first flowers appeared on our Planet over 130 million years ago creating beauty, color and wonderful scents. Flowers have been given as gifts since time immemorial. It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the Roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers could be said to date back to these times. The birthday celebrations included honoring the Roman Gods and decorating their altars with flowers. During Roman birthday celebrations family and friends offered congratulations and brought gifts. The gifts included flowers - the first traditions and origins of Birth Month Flowers.
Birth Month Flowers and their Meaning
January Birth Flower
- the Carnation or Snowdrop
February Birth Flower
- the Violet or Primrose
- the Violet or Primrose
March Birth Flower
- the Jonquil (aka Daffodil or Narcissus)
- the Jonquil (aka Daffodil or Narcissus)
April Birth Flower
- the Sweet pea or Daisy
May Birth Flower
- the Lily of the Valley
June Birth Flower
- the Rose or Honeysuckle
July Birth Flower
- the Larkspur or Water Lily
August Birth Flower
- the Gladiolus or Poppy
September Birth Flower
- the Aster or Morning Glory
October Birth Flower
- the Calendula or Cosmos
November Birth Flower
- the Chrysanthemum
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