This year we're delving into birthday flowers, to learn about the flowers that are associated with the month in which a person was born. Floriography, or communication through flowers, is a fun aspect of birthday flowers.
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| February - Violets |
For February, birthday flowers include violets and primroses, which symbolize Modesty, Faithfulness, Young Love, Everlasting Love, Innocence and Remembrance. Violets bloom in shades of purple, as well as blue, yellow, white, cream and bicolored (the photo above shows bicolored violets in pale yellow and violet). The color of the flower can also send a message, such as:
- Yellow - high worth
- White - innocence and purity
- Purple - truth and loyalty
- Blue - faithfulness and devotion
Most violets are edible and can be added to salads or used to flavor vinegar and syrup. They can also be candied and used to decorate cakes, chocolate candies, and ice cream. Violets are used medicinally for respiratory ailments, coughs, and as a mild pain reliever. Violets are a lovely addition to a woodland garden. Although they are not drought or heat tolerant, they bloom early enough that they can take advantage of the winter rains here in the San Francisco Bay Area. For a thoughtful gift, tuck some violet starter packs in a small basket and add a decorative ribbon.
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