What does the larkspur mean?
The larkspur means an open heart and lightness of spirit, a good wish for a summer birthday.
Its name comes from the shape of its flowers: each one has a long spur at the back, like the claw on a lark’s foot.
Lark’s spur
Each flower has a long spur at the back, like the hind claw of a lark. That is where the name comes from.
What does the water lily mean?
The water lily means purity, peace and rebirth. Its flowers rise from the mud at the bottom of a pond and open clean on the surface.
Most water lilies open in the morning and close again in the late afternoon, every day they bloom.
About 250The number of water lily paintings Claude Monet made of the pond in his garden at Giverny over the last thirty years of his life.
Larkspur or water lily: which is the July birth flower?
Both. The larkspur is the one most lists give first; the water lily is the second.
 Larkspur |  Water lily | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you find it | Cottage gardens and borders | Ponds and still water |
| Best for | A cheerful, open-hearted friend | Someone who needs peace and quiet |
Larkspur is poisonous to people and animals, seeds and all, so keep it out of reach of children and pets.
