{"id":7064,"date":"2025-07-11T19:48:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T19:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=7064"},"modified":"2025-07-16T19:37:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T19:37:24","slug":"julys-birth-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/julys-birth-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight on Larkspur and Water Lily \u2013 July\u2019s Birth Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-tiktok  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botanicchoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16.708 0.027c1.745-0.027 3.48-0.011 5.213-0.027 0.105 2.041 0.839 4.12 2.333 5.563 1.491 1.479 3.6 2.156 5.652 2.385v5.369c-1.923-0.063-3.855-0.463-5.6-1.291-0.76-0.344-1.468-0.787-2.161-1.24-0.009 3.896 0.016 7.787-0.025 11.667-0.104 1.864-0.719 3.719-1.803 5.255-1.744 2.557-4.771 4.224-7.88 4.276-1.907 0.109-3.812-0.411-5.437-1.369-2.693-1.588-4.588-4.495-4.864-7.615-0.032-0.667-0.043-1.333-0.016-1.984 0.24-2.537 1.495-4.964 3.443-6.615 2.208-1.923 5.301-2.839 8.197-2.297 0.027 1.975-0.052 3.948-0.052 5.923-1.323-0.428-2.869-0.308-4.025 0.495-0.844 0.547-1.485 1.385-1.819 2.333-0.276 0.676-0.197 1.427-0.181 2.145 0.317 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It\u2019s a way of communicating sentiment through plants or flowers. While it became enormously popular during the English Victorian period, it\u2019s actually been used around the world for centuries. When you gave mom a bouquet on Mother\u2019s Day or received flowers yourself, that\u2019s floriography in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In This Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#Header1\">What are July&#8217;s birth flowers?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#Header2\">What is the history of larkspur use?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#Header3\">What are the uses of water lily historically?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#Header4\">How to make the most of July<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#Header5\">List of birth months and flowers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"July birth flowers larkspur\" class=\"wp-image-8005\" style=\"width:512px;height:342px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\"><strong>What are July\u2019s birth flowers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time as floriography developed, each month was assigned a flower, and anyone born in that month would inherit the characteristics of what those flowers symbolize. Here\u2019s all about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/content\/july-birth-flowers-0\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"July\u2019s birth flowers: larkspur and water lily (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">July\u2019s birth flowers: larkspur and water lily<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\"><strong>What is the history of larkspur use?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The larkspur originates in Europe and quickly became a popular addition to English gardens for its brilliant blue flowers (although sometimes the flowers can be purple, pink, red, white or yellow). Over time the larkspur was naturalized in the northern part of America and typically grows west of the Mississippi River where it reaches heights of up to 7 feet. The name larkspur was given because the flower resembles the bird\u2019s long back claw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The larkspur is no shrinking violet. It\u2019s showy and demands attention. Since it can dominate gardens, it\u2019s often placed in the back row. It represents love, positivity, affection and strong attachment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/water-liily-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"water lily\" class=\"wp-image-8006\" style=\"width:512px;height:342px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/water-liily-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/water-liily-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/water-liily-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/water-liily.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header3\"><strong>What are the uses of water lily historically?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The water lily family is native to temperate regions, and its flowers can range in size from 3 to 12 inches depending on its environment. The American white-water lily is a familiar sight in ponds, lakes and streams across the country. While there\u2019s no scientific evidence, herbalists have used the bulb and root for soothing digestion, throats, female issues and skin irritation. It\u2019s thought that any medicinal herbal use is due to its tannin content. The water lily symbolizes eternity, beauty, rebirth, purity, hope and spirituality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header4\"><strong>How to make the most of July<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer\u2019s in full swing now with the longest and hottest days of the year. Make the most of this month with these ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create some backyard fun with sprinklers and slip and slides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go on a picnic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick strawberries and preserve them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend an outdoor concert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ride a Ferris wheel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend a parade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nap or read in a hammock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat dinner outside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make s\u2019mores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header5\"><strong>List of birth months and flowers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>January: <a aria-label=\"Carnation and Snowdrop (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/januarys-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnation and Snowdrop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>February: <a aria-label=\"Violet and Primrose (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/februarys-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Violet and Primrose<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March: <a aria-label=\"Daffodil and Jonquil (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/march-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daffodil and Jonquil<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April: <a aria-label=\"Daisy and Sweet Pea (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/april-birth-flowers-daisy-sweet-pea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daisy and Sweet Pea<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May: <a aria-label=\"Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/may-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June: <a aria-label=\"Rose and Honeysuckle (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/june-rose-honeysuckle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rose and Honeysuckle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July: <a aria-label=\"Larkspur and Water Lily (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/julys-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Larkspur and Water Lily<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August: <a aria-label=\"Gladiolus and Poppy (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/august-flowers-gladiolus-poppy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gladiolus and Poppy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September: <a aria-label=\"Aster and Morning Glory (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/facts-about-septembers-birth-flowers-aster-and-morning-glory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aster and Morning Glory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October: <a aria-label=\"Marigold and Cosmos (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/october-birth-flowers-marigold-cosmos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marigold and Cosmos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November: <a aria-label=\"Chrysanthemum and Peony (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/november-birth-flowers-chrysanthemum-peony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chrysanthemum and Peony<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>December: <a aria-label=\"Narcissus and Holly (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/december-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Narcissus and Holly<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Botanic Choice offers an array of fragrant Floral and Essential Oils for many occasions. 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