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October birth flowers: Marigold & Cosmos

The October birth flowers are the marigold and the cosmos. Here is what each one means, the colors that go with them, and gift and tattoo ideas.

October birth flowerMarigoldWarmth · Creativity · Determination
October birth flowerCosmosOrder · Peace · Harmony
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Marigold meaning

Marigolds glow in warm orange and gold. They stand for warmth, creativity and determination, and are at the heart of Día de los Muertos celebrations.

Symbolism: Warmth, creativity, determination.

Cosmos meaning

Cosmos flowers sway on thin stems in pink, white and burgundy. The name comes from the Greek word for order and harmony, and they stand for peace and balance.

Symbolism: Order, peace, harmony.

Gift and tattoo ideas

October babies have marigold and cosmos 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.

October birth flower color palettes

Marigold colors
Cosmos colors
October 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: Marigold & Cosmos
Color palettes: Marigold & Cosmos

Frequently asked questions

What is the October birth flower?

October has two birth flowers: the marigold and the cosmos. The marigold stands for warmth, creativity, determination. The cosmos stands for order, peace, harmony.

What colors go with the October birth flowers?

Use the petal colors (#F59E1B, #E77FB0) with the leaf green #4F7A3A and a soft white. The palettes on this page are ready to copy for cards, invitations, nails and home decor.

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