Traditional Flowers By Month
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.

Month

Traditional Flower
January Carnation or Snowdrop
February Violet or Primrose
March Daffodil or Jonquil
April Daisy or Sweet Pea
May Lily of the Valley or Hawthorn
June Rose or Honeysuckle
July Larkspur or Water Lily
August Gladiolas or Poppy
September Aster or Morning Glory
October Calendula or Cosmos
November Chrysanthemum
December Narcissus or Holly