From snowdrops pushing through frozen ground in January to late-summer dahlias still glowing in September, the plants that bloom around us often come to symbolise the rhythm of the year. It makes sense, then, that birth flowers have grown out of this tradition.
Yes, each month of the year is associated with one or two flowers thought to reflect the character of those born then. And, just like birth month houseplants or birth month perennials, they offer a gentle, nature-rooted way of marking identity – maybe even more so, in fact, as this idea has its roots in folklore and floriography.
