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July birth flowers: Larkspur & Water lily

The July birth flowers are the larkspur and the water lily. Here is what each one means, the colors that go with them, and gift and tattoo ideas.

July birth flowerLarkspurOpen heart · Positivity · Dignity
July birth flowerWater lilyPurity · Peace · Enlightenment
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Larkspur meaning

Larkspur grows in tall spikes of blue, purple, pink or white flowers. It stands for an open heart and positivity; white larkspur is linked to happiness.

Symbolism: Open heart, positivity, dignity.

Water lily meaning

Floating on still ponds, the water lily opens in the morning and closes at night. It symbolizes purity, peace and enlightenment.

Symbolism: Purity, peace, enlightenment.

Gift and tattoo ideas

July babies have larkspur and water lily as their birth flowers. For a birthday, a bouquet with both flowers, or a card in their colors, makes a thoughtful gift. Birth flower tattoos often pair the two blooms on one stem, sometimes with the names or birth months of children or partners. You can also combine the birth flowers of the whole family in one bouquet with the free bouquet maker below.

July birth flower color palettes

Larkspur colors
Water lily colors
July bouquet

Birth flowers by month

JanuaryCarnation & SnowdropFebruaryViolet & PrimroseMarchDaffodil & JonquilAprilDaisy & Sweet peaMayLily of the valley & HawthornJuneRose & HoneysuckleJulyLarkspur & Water lilyAugustGladiolus & PoppySeptemberAster & Morning gloryOctoberMarigold & CosmosNovemberChrysanthemumDecemberNarcissus & Holly
Color palettes: Larkspur & Water lily
Color palettes: Larkspur & Water lily

Frequently asked questions

What is the July birth flower?

July has two birth flowers: the larkspur and the water lily. The larkspur stands for open heart, positivity, dignity. The water lily stands for purity, peace, enlightenment.

What colors go with the July birth flowers?

Use the petal colors (#6A7FD1, #F6B6C8) with the leaf green #5E8A4A and a soft white. The palettes on this page are ready to copy for cards, invitations, nails and home decor.

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