Everyone knows about birth stones (which we’ve been obsessed with since forever), but did you know everyone also has not one but two birth flowers? That gives you the freedom to pick the one that vibes with you the most. They’re all packed with serious symbolism and meaning, too — sounds like it’s time for a journey to get the 411 on yours! Join Mancuso’s Florist in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, as we spill all of the tea on birth blossoms.

January: Carnation, Snowdrop

January may be seriously frosty (brrr), but carnations and snow drops remind us fresh starts are in the house! Carnations have tons of different meanings based on color, like sweet pink for a mom’s love or red for intense romantic love (swoon). And since snowdrops are pretty much the first blooms of the year, they show us how to blaze trails like the bosses they are.

February: Violet, Iris

February is a ride on the struggle bus for so many of us, thanks to the weather and lack of color (so dreary), but violets and irises remind us there’s beauty to this month! Violets put devotion, loyalty, and the truth first, like the bestie you can always count on. Irises rep transformation, faith, and wisdom, a wholesome trio that empowers you to be your best self in the best ways.

March: Daffodil, Jonquil

When daffodils and jonquils are in the house, you know’s it’s spring, the season of new beginnings and adventures. Gorgeous daffodils bloom super early every year, so it totally tracks that they rep optimism, renewal, and rebirth. Jonquils hit a bit different, bringing affection and anticipation to the table (and low-key spicy desire). One thing these bold blossoms have in common is prosperity, which we’re all about.

April: Daisy, Sweet Pea

Who doesn’t love it when April finally rolls around, promising lots of light-filled days? Daisies and sweet peas are legit the perfect flowers for this time of year, thanks to their gentle, lighthearted beauty. Daisies are ambassadors of hope, purity, and innocence, and we trust them with our lives (yes really). Sweet peas have loyalty, friendship, and bliss on lock, and are always on the side of what’s truest and realest.

May: Lily of the Valley, Hawthorn

May’s birth flowers, lily of the valley and hawthorn, together bring the happiness like it’s their job (well, it pretty much is). Solo, lily of the valley = warmth coming back, along with pure joy and serious redemption. We’re also obsessed because they’re always in the bouquets of royal brides. Hawthorne = fertility and the kind of hope that makes you feel like anything is possible.

June: Rose, Honeysuckle

Sweetness is the name of the game for the always popular rose (such a queen) and vibrant honeysuckle. Romantic roses are high-key emblematic of love in all of its forms, from the super passionate to the deepest devotion, thanks to the language of color. Honeysuckle straight up reps new love and all the happiness, affection, and feel good hormones that comes with it (so wholesome).

July: Larkspur, Water Lily

Larkspur and water lily are beloved blooms that balance each other out flawlessly. Larkspur rep sincerity, grace, and super positive energy, all while shouting out youth. It low-key makes us nostalgic for summer in the best way. As for water lilies, the wise owls of the flowerverse, in many cultures they stand for enlightenment and rebirth, which is so zen. Talk about just the right combo!

August: Gladiolus, Poppy

Gladiolus and poppies are seriously stunning blooms, but their symbolism is literally just as striking. For one, gladiolus rep honor, integrity, valor, and fortitude. They’re even called sword lilies, which kinda says everything you need to know. In contrast, poppies are super popular for remembrance, but they’re also tied to dreams and sleep. (Remember when Elphaba used them as a sleep spell in Wicked? Yup, it’s like that.)

September: Aster, Morning Glory

Asters and morning glories are the stars of September. Pretty asters are literally named after stars, with symbolism that shouts out wisdom, love, and faith — talk about a triple threat! Morning glories are known for being early bird bloomers (again, the name is so on point), serving total carpe diem energy. On the flip side, they also prove that beauty can be fleeting; they bloom and then boom, it’s back to the bud.

October: Marigold, Cosmo

Mystical, meaningful, and a little otherworldly, marigolds and cosmos make October a little more magical. Marigolds rep it all, giving us passion, wealth, and happiness on top of a bridge to other realms, giving us actual life. Cosmos give us a similar bridge to beyond, or should we say the cosmos, while providing temperance, balance, and harmony. Can you imagine flowers that understand the assignment for spooky season better?

November: Chrysanthemum, Peony

With gorgeous petal patterns and super classy energy, chrysanthemums and peonies are both perfect tens. Mums, the most iconic fall flower of them all, are out here giving us longevity, positivity, and fidelity all day every day. Pretty peonies, which are total queens (they’re all about that luxe life), are bringers of abundance, healing, and compassion. Together they promise prosperity 24/7.

December: Holly, Narcissus

Festivity is the entire mood for December, and holly and narcissus are here to represent big time! Holly may not be a flower, but its gorgeous berries are so on point for the season. Plus holly reps optimism, protection, and good cheer like a boss. Narcissus lean hard into having hope and loving yourself, which we are 100 percent in favor of. Both blooms symbolize the spirit of renewal, and we can’t think of a better vibe for the new year.

Birth flowers are bursting with meaning, and at Mancuso’s Florist, we’ve turned that into something magical. Celebrate your VIPs — from your BFF to your boo — with birthday arrangements that speak from the heart.