July Birth Flowers And Their Meanings

The language of flowers is known as floriography, and it was used to convey messages long before our modern means of communication were invented. Each month has a birth flower, and that flower (or flowers) will hold a special meaning to people born in that month.

In past centuries, floriography was the way to tell someone how you felt without saying a word. In our modern society, we have many forms of communication to express sentiments. It’s not frowned upon in polite society to express feelings of love, interest, or even disapproval as it was in past societies.

We have the freedom to say what we think or feel, but it’s still nice to say it with flowers. Read on to discover the July birth flowers, and what they mean so you can surprise the July baby with flowers that are special to them.

July Flowers

Larkspur and water lily are the flowers for those born in this mid-summer month. Either flower generally conveys the message of happiness and well wishes, but each bloom color has a unique meaning and symbolism.

Larkspur

Larkspurs come in many colors, including indigo, purple, and pink. The plants produce very tall towers of flowers that are sure to catch attention. The flowers look like the spurs of a lark. That’s how the plant got its’ name.

Color Meanings

In general, larkspurs symbolize positivity and a strong bond of love. Each bloom color holds a different meaning.

* Pink larkspurs symbolize fickleness.

* White blooms symbolize happiness.

* Blue blooms mean grace.

* Purple blooms mean first love.

Legend Of Larkspur

Water Lily

Water lilies are unique lotus-like flowers. They are the star of many water features and are second only to lotus flowers in their aquatic appearance.

In general, the water lily symbolizes purity and majesty. The plants are hard workers when grown in a home water feature. Water lilies are used in ponds to deter algae growth and shade and cool the water for the fish and other aquatic life living in the water.

Water lilies grow and can be seen floating atop the water from mid-spring until late summer. Each bloom only lasts four days until it sinks under the water. The lovely, short-lived blooms make these July birth flowers even more unique and beautiful.

Symbolism and Meaning Of Water Lilies

The flower symbolizes purity or rebirth. They also represent eternity, beauty, purity, and divinity.

Giving water lilies means you express wishes of joy, happiness, and well wishes to the recipient.

Bloom Colors

White, yellow, pink, red, blue, purple, and pastel orange. Some water lilies are called ‘changeable’ because the flowers change color as they bloom develops.

* White blooms mean mental purity.

* Yellow flowers symbolize energy, good health, and new starts.

* Pink blooms mean joy, youth, and friendship.

* Red blooms symbolize pure love and romance.

* Blue blooms represent power and knowledge.

* Purple water lily flowers mean power.

* Orange blooms represent energy, warmth, and confidence.

Water Lily Legend

The name is derived from the Greek myth of nymphs. These beautiful yet dangerous water spirits often drowned innocent people who visited the creeks or ponds they protected.

Combinations

A water feature containing water lilies with larkspur growing nearby will be a hit with anyone born in July.