January: Carnation or Snowdrop
Color(s): Red, Pink, White
Meanings: Affection, Deep Love, Distinction, Happiness, Fascination, and Lasting Fidelity

The birthday flower for January is the carnation. Carnations have been traditionally associated with fascination, which is a fitting sentiment for the freshness of the new year.

February: Violet or Iris
Color(s): Violet, Purple
Meanings: Faithfulness, Purity, and Modesty

Winter shades of cool blue and snowy white are found in the iris. Representing faith, wisdom, and hope, iris flowers are a beautiful and meaningful gift for a February birthday.

March: Daffodil or Jonquil
Color(s): Yellow
Meanings: Affection, Cheerfulness, Desire, Grants Wishes, New Beginnings, Respect, and Sympathy

As one of the first flowers of spring, the daffodil is a classic symbol for rebirth and rejuvenation. Daffodils also convey a message of warmth and regard.

April: Daisy or Sweet Pea
Color(s): Pink or Purple
Meanings: Blissful, Curious, Delicate, Departure, Lasting Pleasures, Playful, and Tenacious

The month of April is represented by the daisy. Daisies have long been associated with innocence. The large vibrant blooms of the gerbera daisy have made it a favorite among flower lovers.

May: Lily of the Valley
Color(s): White
Meanings: Complete Life, Humility, Return of Happiness, and Sweetness

In the month perhaps most associated with flowers, the lily holds a special place as May's birthday flower. The wonderfully fragrant and beautiful lily represents purity.

June: Rose or Honeysuckle
Color(s): Red, White, Pink, Yellow
Meanings: Happy, Friendship, Love, Strong, and Beautiful

Easily one of the most well-known and significant flowers, the rose is the perfect choice for celebrating a June birthday. Roses can convey a wealth of varying symbolism, but all roses carry a meaning of love and appreciation.

July: Larkspur or Tulip or Water Lily
Colour(s): Pink, Purple
Meanings: Good Luck, Laughter, Levity, Lightness, and Open Heart

July's flower, the larkspur, is associated with lightheartedness and levity. Larkspurs can evoke the care-free days of summer we remember from our youth.

August: Gladiolus or Poppy
Color(s): Various
Meanings: Beauty, Strength of Character, Love, Marriage, and Family

The lovely gladiolus is the birthday flower for August. These flowers are named after the sword of the gladiator, and they carry a meaning of strength and sincerity.

September: Aster or Morning Glory
Color(s): Various, Pink, Purple
Meaning: Devotion, Daintiness, Filled with Light, Life and Joy, and Symbol of Love

The September birthday flower is the aster, which is often used to accent different types of mixed flower arrangements. In addition to representing daintiness, asters are also known as a symbol of love.

October: Calendula or Marigold or Cosmos
Color(s): Orange
Meaning: Contentment, Excellence, Loveliness, Good Luck, Grace, Gratitude, Joy, Love of Nature, Comfort, and True Love

The golden colors of autumn are displayed by the marigold, which makes them the ideal flower for October birthdays. Marigolds have come to be associated with affection.

November: Chrysanthemum
Color(s): Various
Meaning: Compassion, Cheerfulness, Friendship, Sensitivity, and Secret Love

For the month of November, the chrysanthemum is the traditional birthday flower. Chrysanthemums represent cheerfulness due to the array of bright and vivid colors in which they are available.

December: Holly or Poinsettia or Narcissus or Orchid
Color(s): White
Meaning: Reassurance, Celebration, Success, and Wealth

Though known for it's association with the holidays, the poinsettia is also a December birthday flower. Poinsettias traditionally symbolize success and good cheer.