5 Sagittarius Zodiac and Birth Flowers (and How to Grow Each One)

Picture the yellow head in a patch of lawn you meant to weed. Astrology.com links dandelion to Sagittarius through Jupiter, the sign’s ruling planet. It’s a folk or herbal link, rather than a standard florist pick.

Want to grow this Sagittarius flower on purpose? University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension says it’s a hardy, edible perennial. Fertile soil improves growth.

Sow in early spring and space plants 6 to 9 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Pick the flower heads to favor leaf growth.

We couldn’t find an ASPCA listing for dandelion. If your dog or cat eats an unfamiliar plant, identify it and ask your veterinarian what to do.

Best for: A Sagittarius who likes edible greens and has a sunny plot pets can't reach.

That branch of glossy leaves and red berries belongs to a December birthday. FTD names holly alongside narcissus as one of the month’s birth flowers.

Before you put a holly in your yard, check the plant label. UF/IFAS Extension explains that male and female hollies are separate plants. For berries, a female plant needs a male nearby. Ask the nursery which plants you’re buying.

If you have pets, keep cut branches out of reach. The ASPCA lists holly as toxic to cats and dogs; its leaves and berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea and depression.

Best for: A December-born Sagittarius who wants berried branches outdoors, away from cats and dogs.

A bowl, pebbles, water and paperwhite bulbs give you a December flower to grow indoors. Penn State Extension says paperwhites need no chilling before they’re forced into bloom. That removes a step you’d have to plan for with other bulbs.

If you’re shopping for a Sagittarius born in December, paperwhite narcissus belongs to her birth-month list, according to FTD. Its month-based place differs from the sign’s florist assignment.

Put the bowl where pets cannot reach it, including the bulbs before planting. The ASPCA lists narcissus as toxic to cats and dogs. Bulbs are the most poisonous part; reported signs include vomiting and salivation.

Best for: A December-born Sagittarius who wants an easy indoor bloom, well out of pets' reach.

You bring home a flowering mum in fall and picture it returning next year. Before it goes into the ground, look at the calendar.

ProFlowers suggests chrysanthemum for Sagittarius. FTD names it November’s birth flower, a separate match for a late-November birthday.

For a mum you want to keep as a perennial, Nebraska Extension advises planting in spring or at least six weeks before the first hard freeze. Roots need time to establish.

The ASPCA lists chrysanthemum as toxic to cats and dogs, with stomach upset among the effects. Keep the pot out of reach. If you’re buying it for next year’s garden, check the freeze date before you plant.

Best for: A late-November Sagittarius who wants a garden mum that comes back, away from pets.

If you’ve searched “what flower represents Sagittarius,” carnation is the clearest answer. The National Garden Bureau, 1-800-Flowers and Teleflora all name it. That agreement makes it the straightforward choice when you want a flower for Sagittarius.

Growing one calls for sun and drainage, not a zodiac chart. NC State Extension recommends full sun, well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline, and good air circulation.

Check that water drains from the pot or planting spot rather than lingering around the roots.

The ASPCA lists carnations as toxic to cats and dogs. Reported effects include mild stomach upset or skin irritation. Before you set one on a patio or windowsill, check whether your pet can reach it.

Best for: Any Sagittarius who wants the agreed zodiac flower in a sunny, well-drained spot away from pets.