Find your birth month in the chart below. The “In this generator” column is the exact flower used in your bouquet; traditional alternatives are shown separately so you can understand why another list may differ.
| Month | In this generator | Traditional alternative |
|---|---|---|
| January | Carnation | Snowdrop |
| February | Violet | Primrose |
| March | Daffodil | Jonquil (a type of daffodil) |
| April | Daisy | Sweet pea |
| May | Lily of the Valley | Hawthorn |
| June | Rose | Honeysuckle |
| July | Larkspur | Water lily |
| August | Gladiolus | Poppy |
| September | Aster | Morning glory |
| October | Marigold | Cosmos |
| November | Chrysanthemum | — |
| December | Narcissus | Holly |
The alternatives are reference information, not selectable flowers in the current editor. Jonquil is a type of daffodil; it is not a separate flower family.
Flower mapping reference: The Old Farmer’s Almanac birth month flower guide. Traditions vary; this studio follows the primary flowers in that guide. Reference checked . Our illustrations are original.
See the 12 flowers in your bouquet
The illustrations below are the actual vector flowers used by the editor. The flower choice stays tied to the month, while palettes change its appearance.
Carnation
January birthdays use carnation in this studio.
Violet
February birthdays use violet in this studio.
Daffodil
March birthdays use daffodil in this studio.
Daisy
April birthdays use daisy in this studio.
Lily of the Valley
May birthdays use lily of the valley in this studio.
Rose
June birthdays use rose in this studio.
Larkspur
July birthdays use larkspur in this studio.
Gladiolus
August birthdays use gladiolus in this studio.
Aster
September birthdays use aster in this studio.
Marigold
October birthdays use marigold in this studio.
Chrysanthemum
November birthdays use chrysanthemum in this studio.
Narcissus
December birthdays use narcissus in this studio.
Why do birth flower lists differ?
Birth flower associations are traditions rather than a single universal standard. Lists can include primary and secondary flowers, and regional customs may vary. Choose a convention that makes sense for the person receiving the gift.
How do I combine my family’s flowers?
- Open the bouquet generator and add one person at a time.
- Select each person’s birth month. You can enter a name or leave it blank.
- Keep a separate entry for people who share a month. Each person receives a separate stem.
- Choose an arrangement and check the names and months before downloading.
For example, a March, April and June family uses a daffodil, a daisy and a rose. Add a second June birthday and the design contains two roses.
Do the flowers describe someone’s personality?
This generator uses flowers as personal symbols, not as a personality test. A message you write for the recipient can explain the connection more clearly than assigning them a fixed meaning.