Primary
Larkspur
In the Victorian language of flowers it signifies an open heart.
Birth flowers by month
July Birth Flowers
The July birth flowers are the larkspur and the water lily. Larkspur stands in tall spikes in midsummer borders; the water lily opens on the surface of still ponds. One is associated with an open, light-hearted spirit, the other with calm and a clear intention — two sides of a month built for slowing down.
- Larkspur
- Consolida toxic to pets
- Water Lily
- Nymphaea
Toxicity: ASPCA list.
July birth flowers at a glance
Secondary
Water Lily
In the Victorian language of flowers it signifies purity of intention.
Annual larkspur sown in spring flowers from June into August. Hardy water lilies bloom from early summer until the first cold nights, opening each morning and closing in the afternoon or evening.
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July birth flower
Larkspur
The plant
Consolida, a close relative of the delphinium in the buttercup family. The name comes from the backward spur on each flower, thought to resemble the long hind claw of a lark.
Why it belongs to July
Larkspur was a staple of cottage gardens and is one of the classic flowers for drying, keeping its color for months when hung upside down.
Meaning by color
Pink for fickleness, white for a happy nature, purple for first love, blue for grace and dignity.
Keeping it
It dislikes being moved, so it is best sown where it is to flower, in full sun, and staked in exposed spots.
Safety
All parts are toxic to people, pets and livestock; the seeds carry the highest concentration of alkaloids.
July birth flower
Water Lily
The plant
Nymphaea, aquatic plants rooted in pond mud with round floating leaves. They are often confused with the lotus, Nelumbo, whose leaves and flowers stand well above the water.
Why it belongs to July
Claude Monet painted the water lilies of his garden at Giverny in a series of around 250 works over the last three decades of his life. The white water lily is the national flower of Bangladesh.
Meaning by color
White for purity and peace, pink for joy, yellow for renewed energy, blue for calm and wisdom.
Keeping it
Water lilies need at least five or six hours of sun and still water; fountains and moving water stop them flowering.
Giving July birth flowers
Few people can take a water lily home, so a July birthday is better served by dried larkspur, which lasts, or a print of the flower for someone without a pond.
Toxicity notes follow the ASPCA Animal Poison Control, toxic and non-toxic plants list; if a pet has eaten part of a plant, call a vet or a poison line rather than waiting for symptoms.
Paired with the July birthstone
July pairs these flowers with Ruby — red, hardness 9 on the Mohs scale. Why the pairing is a modern habit →
How many people have a July birthday
July accounts for 8.76% of US births, the second-largest share. On an average day it sees 11,721 births, the 3rd largest daily count of the 12 months.
July: 11,721 births a day, 278 fewer than September.
Questions
What is the July birth flower?
Larkspur is the primary flower, with Water Lily as the second.
What does the July birth flower mean?
An open heart, in the Victorian language of flowers; Water Lily adds purity of intention.
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