🌸 Larkspur meaning & symbolism
The larkspur is a birth flower for July and traditionally symbolises an open heart and lightheartedness. Larkspur has tall spikes of flowers in blue, purple, pink and white, a classic of cottage gardens.
Larkspur colour meanings
- Purple
- first love
- Pink
- fickleness
- White
- happiness
Larkspur facts
- The name comes from the shape of its flowers, which resemble a lark's claw.
- Larkspur is poisonous to people and animals.
- It is closely related to delphinium.
The other July birth flower is the water lily. See the July birthstone and birth flowers.
Birth flowers by month
- Jan · Carnation
- Jan · Snowdrop
- Feb · Violet
- Feb · Primrose
- Mar · Daffodil
- Mar · Jonquil
- Apr · Daisy
- Apr · Sweet pea
- May · Lily of the valley
- May · Hawthorn
- Jun · Rose
- Jun · Honeysuckle
- Jul · Larkspur
- Jul · Water lily
- Aug · Gladiolus
- Aug · Poppy
- Sep · Aster
- Sep · Morning glory
- Oct · Marigold
- Oct · Cosmos
- Nov · Chrysanthemum
- Dec · Narcissus
- Dec · Holly
Frequently asked questions
What does the larkspur symbolise?
The larkspur traditionally symbolises an open heart and lightheartedness.
What month is the larkspur the birth flower for?
The larkspur is a birth flower for July. The other July birth flower is the water lily.