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Birth flower tattoo ideas by month

Start with the month-to-flower table, then choose the plant you actually want drawn. Birth-flower calendars vary; the reference below follows the common US convention recorded by The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The original sheet illustrates January carnations, May lily of the valley and December paperwhite narcissus, rather than all twelve months.

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January, May & December flower studies

This original AI concept sheet illustrates January carnations, May lily of the valley and December paperwhite narcissus. Frilled blooms, hanging bells and clustered short-cup flowers give three distinct silhouettes. Month assignments follow the named common US calendar on the collection page.

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Left: January carnations: Ruffled carnation blooms rise on slim stems with narrow leaves. Preserve the petal silhouette while simplifying the smallest folds.
Center: May lily of the valley: Small bell-shaped flowers hang along curved stems above broad basal leaves. Keep the bells separated from the leaf edges.
Right: December paperwhite narcissus: Several small narcissus flowers form a cluster, each with a short central cup. This compact structure differs from a single large trumpet daffodil.

A starting brief for your artist

List each person’s month and chosen flower, then choose a single stem, tied bouquet or separated sprigs. Bring botanical references for the blooms and leaves. State whether names or dates are wanted and leave space for them after the plants are arranged.

Details to decide together

Pick one calendar for a family bouquet and record any deliberate alternatives so each person’s flower stays clear.
Keep lily-of-the-valley bells hanging from the stem and its broad leaves distinct from the narrow carnation foliage.
Use small clustered cups for December paperwhite narcissus when you want it to look different from a March trumpet daffodil.
For several months, vary stem height before adding more flowers; check that the smallest bloom remains identifiable.

Birth flowers by month

This follows a common US convention documented by The Old Farmer’s Almanac, not a universal standard. Other calendars can differ; choose the flower and botanical reference you want your artist to draw.
Month	Primary flower	Second option in this calendar
January	Carnation	Snowdrop
February	Violet	Primrose
March	Daffodil	Jonquil, a type of narcissus
April	Daisy	Sweet pea
May	Lily of the valley	Hawthorn
June	Rose	Honeysuckle
July	Larkspur	Water lily
August	Gladiolus	Poppy
September	Aster	Morning glory
October	Marigold	Cosmos
November	Chrysanthemum	No second flower listed
December	Narcissus, including paperwhite	Holly

Source: The Old Farmer’s Almanac birth-month flower guide