If you are a July baby your birth flowers are the water lily and the larkspur. One emerges from deep beneath the water’s surface; the other grows as a single tall stalk from the ground. Both provide a pop of colour during the early to midsummer months!
The water lily represents purity and innocence while boosting aquatic ecosystems and serving as an inspiration for one of the world’s great painters.
Larkspur Meanings and Symbolism
The larkspur has long symbolized positivity, loving bonds, dedication, and sincerity. It can also be used to describe lightheartedness and youth.
Each larkspur color holds a different meaning. Blue, which is hard to find in the world of flowers, means dignity and grace; pink symbolizes fickleness; white represents happiness and joy; and purple is a sign of first love.
Larkspur in History
- According to Greek mythology, the larkspur grew from the blood of Ajax during the Battle of Troy. Upset that he did not receive the armor of the fallen warrior Achilles, Ajax threw himself on his sword, causing his blood to spill onto the ground and the flowers to bloom.
- Other theories surrounding its initial appearance involve a slayed dragon and the mixture of its blue blood and venom, as well as crumbs from the blue sky falling to the ground.
- In England, people once sprinkled larkspur in baths for protection against ghosts and magic.
- In Transylvania, if larkspur was planted near stables, it was believed to keep witches away.
- In ancient Greece, larkspurs were used to treat open wounds.
- The Victorian era led to the belief that the larkspur could ward off evil.
- Once it was naturalized in the U.S., Native Americans used the blooms to make dyes and repel insects.
- The Larkspur is one of the few flowers mentioned in George Washington’s letters.
All the best Jan
30 comments:
It's such a pretty, cottage garden type flower. I didn't know it was poisonous though!
That is a flower I’ve heard of, but I don’t think it’s common where I live. Happy July!
I love the color of the Larkspur and enjoyed all the information.
How interesting. I had no idea about several of these facts.
Hi Jan, I am so glad you and some of my other fellow bloggers know the name of flowers and plants, because I am bad at that. I am much better with animals! :) Lovely photo and great information here! You always provide such helpful information, I really appreciate all you share here. Thank you so much, and I hope you have a wonder filled weekend!
...larkspur is a lovely flower.
Ohhhh, these are soooooo pretty!
My Mom had success growing Larkspur and I thought they were so lovely. Unfortunately they don't seem to grow for me :(
Have a lovely weekend.
i enjoy all the facts and fun you share monthly. gorgeous larkspur and the color is fabulous. enjoy the rest of the holiday.
Yes, according to Greek mythology, this is how dolphins were born.
There are many murals of them in the Minoan Palaces in Crete!!
Great post about Larkspur flower. Interesting information!
It is such a pretty flower and a gorgeous deep colour.
Truly fascinating how the larkspur weaves together myth, symbolism, and history
What a pretty flower! The dark purple is SO nice!
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Donna
It's a really lovely flower, Jan.
Linda essa flor e desconhecia tudo sobre ela.Gostei! beijos, chica
Son bellas las flores. Lástima que a mí no mi no he nacido en tiempo de verano.
Que tengas un descansado fin de semana.
Larkspur has such an interesting history. Happy weekend Jan.
How beautiful.
Both flowers are beautiful. And I've been keeping a check on my own beetroot. I think it will be ready to harvest very soon. Xx
What a pretty flower! The fresh fruit and veggies that are ready now are a treat.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
What a lovely flower, thanks for the information on it.
Beautiful blue colour, but I don't think I've ever seen it growing over here. (And I'm not a July baby)
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chica
Linda essa flor e desconhecia tudo sobre ela.Gostei! beijos, chica
This flower is beautiful and I didn't know anything about it. I liked it! Kisses, chica
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Son bellas las flores. Lástima que a mí no mi no he nacido en tiempo de verano.
Que tengas un descansado fin de semana.
The flowers are beautiful. It's a shame I wasn't born in the summer.
Have a restful weekend.
Pretty flower
It's lovely and good to see the bee enjoying it. Tasty food too :-D
Pretty flowers and interesting facts.
I haven't seen the Larkspur around here but we do have water lilies blooming like crazy right now. I didn't know it was poisonous, good to know if I do see them.
I don't grow these flowers in my garden at the moment but I may give them a try next year. The history and folklore around them was interesting to read. Thank you, Jan
Una flor preciosa para el mes de julio. Besos.
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