July in Indiana brings sunshine, summer gatherings, backyard celebrations, and plenty of reasons to send something beautiful. It is also the perfect time to celebrate July birthdays with their official birth month flowers: larkspur and water lily.
These two blooms may look very different, but they both carry lovely meanings and plenty of fascinating history. Whether you are sending birthday wishes, celebrating a summer milestone, or simply brightening someone’s day, July’s birth flowers offer a beautiful way to make your gift feel personal and thoughtful.
First Up: Lovely Larkspur
Larkspur, also commonly known as delphinium, is a tall and graceful flower known for its beautiful clusters of blooms. You will often see larkspur in shades of blue, lavender, purple, pink, and white, making it a wonderful choice for adding height, color, and movement to floral arrangements.
Its name is said to come from the flower’s resemblance to a meadowlark’s claw, which is why it has also been called Lark’s Claw, Knight’s Spur, and Lark’s Heel.
Larkspur is often associated with positivity, dedication, an open heart, and lightness. That makes it a meaningful choice for July birthdays, cheerful celebrations, and heartfelt “thinking of you” gifts.
One important note: as beautiful as larkspur is, it should not be eaten and can be toxic to people and pets if ingested. Like many fresh flowers, it is best enjoyed in a vase and kept away from curious little hands and paws.
Larkspur Fun Facts
- In Transylvania, larkspur was once planted near stables because people believed it helped protect against witches.
- Native Americans used larkspur blooms to create dyes and repel insects.
- George Washington even mentioned larkspur in his letters.
Next Up: Beautiful Water Lily
July’s secondary birth flower is the graceful water lily. Known for floating peacefully on the surface of ponds and water gardens, the water lily brings a calm, serene beauty to the summer season.
Water lilies are often associated with peace, purity, friendship, wisdom, and new beginnings. Their floating leaves also help shade the water, support aquatic wildlife, and add natural beauty to ponds and garden spaces.
While water lilies are not typically used in everyday floral arrangements the way larkspur and delphinium are, they are still a lovely part of July’s birth flower story and a beautiful symbol for summer birthdays.
Water Lily Trivia
- Claude Monet was famously inspired by the water lilies in his Giverny garden and painted them more than 200 times.
- The International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society was founded in 1984.
- The water lily is the national flower of Bangladesh.
Celebrating July Birthdays with Flowers
There is so much to love about July’s birth flowers. Larkspur brings height, color, and cheerful meaning to fresh arrangements, while water lilies offer a peaceful reminder of beauty, calm, and new beginnings.
If you are celebrating someone with a July birthday, a bouquet featuring larkspur or delphinium is a thoughtful way to make their flowers feel extra personal. You can search for larkspur or delphinium arrangements on our website, request a custom design, or give us a call and let our team help you create something special.
At Gillespie Florists, we love helping you celebrate the people who matter most with flowers that feel meaningful, fresh, and full of heart.
Celebrate July birthdays with larkspur, delphinium, and summer flowers full of cheerful meaning.
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