July birth flower · Consolida ajacis (syn. Delphinium)
Larkspur meaning & symbolism
The larkspur stands for an open heart, lightness and strong bonds of love. Here's what each color means, where the flower comes from, and how to use it.
Larkspur color meanings
- Blue: grace and dignity
- Purple: first love
- Pink: fickleness
- White: happiness and joy
History & folklore
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.
In birth flower charts it's paired with the water lily.
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.
As a tattoo
Tall spires of larkspur make graceful vertical tattoos along the forearm, calf or spine. Blue and purple watercolor styles are the most popular. See more July birth flower tattoo ideas.
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Questions, answered
What does a larkspur symbolize?
The larkspur symbolizes an open heart, lightness and strong bonds of love.
What month is the larkspur birth flower?
Larkspur is a birth flower for July.
What do larkspur colors mean?
Blue: grace and dignity; Purple: first love; Pink: fickleness; White: happiness and joy.
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