What Is the July Birth Flower?
Hannah Bonham Blackwell, founder and Lead Creative Director at Southside Blooms explains July's floral pairing: "July has two birth flowers: larkspur and water lilies."These blooms capture the essence of the season. Blackwell notes, "Both larkspur and water lilies reflect July's bright, sunny, happy days and can bring a touch of wild nature into your home."Related: The Month of June Has 2 Birth Flowers to Choose From—Here's What They Symbolize
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Larkspur in History
The name "Larkspur" has an interesting origin. Blackwell shares, "The name 'Larkspur' comes from the Tudor era (between 1845 and 1603). The Tudors, a ruling family in England, reportedly decided the flower looked like a lark's spur."Larkspur has played various roles throughout history. "The flower became popular in English gardens in the mid-1500s in large part due to superstition that it could keep ghosts and evil spirits away," Blackwell continues. "Throughout the centuries, it's also been used to make dye."De Castro adds some historical uses: "In the early days, Native Americans used its blue and indigo petals to create blue dye, while European settlers used the ground-up flowers as ink." She also mentions a mythological connection: "It's most well-known for its connection to the Battle of Troy. According to Greek mythology, Ajax became enraged after the armor of the fallen Achilles was awarded to Ulysses instead of him. He threw himself on his sword, and larkspurs bloomed on the ground where Ajax's blood was spilled."Related: 28 Different Types of Gorgeous Orchids for Your Home or Garden
How to Care for Larkspur
To keep larkspur fresh, Blackwell advises: "Cut larkspur last five to seven days in a vase. You'll want to change the water daily and give the stems a tiny diagonal trim each time. Avoid putting your vase in direct sunlight."She also warns, "It's very important to keep larkspur away from fruit bowls. Ripening fruits release ethylene, which can cause your cut flowers to wilt before their time. Larkspur is especially sensitive to ethylene.""Place them in a clean vase with cool but not cold water," De Castro adds. "Warm water can encourage bacterial growth, while cold water can be harder for the stems to absorb." She continues, "Although larkspurs need at least six hours of sunlight daily while growing, once cut, they need to be kept away from direct sunlight—this helps them stay hydrated and prevents wilting."Related: The Month of May Has 2 Birth Flowers to Choose From—Here's What They Symbolize
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Water Lily in History
Water lilies have a long history. Blackwell notes, "Ancient Egyptians used water lilies in religious ceremonies. They believed the flowers had calming psychoactive influences. There is a lot of myth behind them across cultures and religions.""Water lilies have been around since the age of dinosaurs. [Their] imagery appears on Mayan stelae, murals and hieroglyphs, even in places where they wouldn't naturally grow," De Castro adds. "Some Native American tales depict the water lily as a fallen star, forever transformed into a beautiful flower upon touching the water."This particular flower has also inspired artists. "The water lily has inspired countless artists," De Castro mentions. "Claude Monet was fond of them and had built his own water lily ponds; his famous water lily paintings have become some of the most iconic images of impressionism."Related: 16 Different Types of Edible Flowers You Can Add to Your Garden
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