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July birth flower: Larkspur and Water Lily
July's birth flowers are larkspur and water lily, and its birthstone is ruby. Here's what they mean and how to give them.
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July birth flower
Larkspur
Consolida ajacis (syn. Delphinium)
The larkspur stands for an open heart, lightness and strong bonds of love.
Larkspur colors & meanings
- Blue: grace and dignity
- Purple: first love
- Pink: fickleness
- White: happiness and joy
The name comes from the flower's spurred petal, which looks like a lark's claw. Native American and European traditions used larkspur to ward off scorpions and ghosts, and in Transylvania it was planted to keep witches out of stables.
Fun facts
- Larkspur is toxic to people and livestock if eaten.
- Annual larkspur and perennial delphinium are close cousins and are often sold under each other's names.
- Larkspur dries beautifully, so it is a favorite for dried bouquets.
July birth flower
Water Lily
Nymphaea
The water lily stands for purity, enlightenment and rebirth.
Water Lily colors & meanings
- White: purity
- Pink: joy and grace
Water lilies were sacred in ancient Egypt, where blue water lilies appear in tomb paintings. Claude Monet painted the lilies in his Giverny pond about 250 times.
Fun facts
- Water lily flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon.
- The leaves, called pads, can grow more than a foot across.
July birth flower tattoo ideas
Tall spires of larkspur make graceful vertical tattoos along the forearm, calf or spine. Blue and purple watercolor styles are the most popular.
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Ruby stands for passion, protection, vitality and prosperity. Pinkish red to deep "pigeon's blood" red.
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Questions, answered
What is the July birth flower?
The July birth flowers are Larkspur and Water Lily. Larkspur symbolizes an open heart, lightness and strong bonds of love.
What does the July birth flower mean?
Larkspur means an open heart, lightness and strong bonds of love. Water Lily means purity, enlightenment and rebirth.
What is the July birthstone?
The July birthstone is Ruby, a symbol of passion, protection, vitality and prosperity.
What is a good July birth flower gift?
A bouquet of fresh larkspurs, a pressed-flower or illustrated print, a birth flower necklace, or ruby jewelry that pairs the flower and the stone.
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