Birth Flowers Are a Real Thing, and You Need to Know the Meaning Behind Yours ASAP

Carnations' meaning can vary depending on its color, but in general they are representative of pure love and good luck. Snowdrops mean hope, rebirth, and purity — fitting for the first month of the year.

In the Victorian era, primrose blossoms were thought to symbolize young love, bashfulness, and the feeling of not being able to live without someone. How romantic! Violets, on the other hand, represent innocence.

Lily of the Valley is not only the birth flower for the month of May but it also blooms in May. It's said to represent luck in love, humility, purity, and happiness's return.

Roses, long used to signify love, can actually represent many nuanced types of love depending on their color. Red, for example, means passion while yellow means friendship, and purple means love at first sight.

Maybe it's because they contain the sedative opium, but poppies are known as a symbol of sleep, death, and peace. Gladiolus, conversely, represent strength, moral integrity, and infatuation.

Morning Glory has dual meanings: love or love in vain. The hardy vine is also said to represent mortality. Aster symbolizes love and patience.

Marigolds' color reflect the intense warmth of the sun and, not surprisingly, represent passion and creativity. They've also been said to symbolize grief and sorrow.

Chrysanthemums represent friendship and cheer, which means you're probably a great pal if this is your birth flower. Say "you're a wonderful friend" with the flowers whose meaning is literally that: chrysanthemums. This festive flower has been said to represent friendship and cheerfulness. In short, a bouquet of mums is the perfect way to to celebrate the nonromantic love you share with your best pal.