12 Zodiac Flowers for Every Sign (and Their Birth Flowers)
Find each sign’s flower, dates, alternate picks and birth-month flowers in one place, with a pet check before you choose a bouquet.
By Vera Collins, Astrology Editor
Updated · 9 min read
The short answer: Zodiac flowers are plants that florists and garden groups pair with astrological signs. Their picks include honeysuckle for Aries, lavender for Gemini, sunflower for Leo, geranium for Scorpio and water lily for Pisces. These lists don’t always agree on a sign’s flower. Birth-month flowers follow the calendar instead, so the same birthday has both a sign flower and a month flower.
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You’re standing in front of a flower display, phone in hand. One list says lily for Taurus. Another says poppy. Maybe the flower is for you, or for a Gemini friend who has a cat.
The disagreement is real. Florists and garden groups make different sign pairings, while birth-month flowers follow the calendar. A birthday near the turn of a month brings another choice. Start with the person and the plant, then decide which list belongs on the card.
12Aries Zodiac Flower, Honeysuckle
Aries runs March 21 to April 19. The National Garden Bureau calls honeysuckle its astrological flower; the Old Farmer’s Almanac calls it traditional. Thistle is another sign pick, and florists also suggest tulips and daisies. March birthdays bring daffodils; April brings daisies and sweet peas.
If you’re planting rather than wrapping a stem, look for coral honeysuckle, *Lonicera sempervirens*. NC State Extension calls it a native vine that attracts hummingbirds. Check the botanical label: NC State also classifies Japanese honeysuckle, *Lonicera japonica*, as highly invasive.
11Taurus Zodiac Flower, Lily
The lily on your Taurus gift list comes from ProFlowers, Teleflora and FTD. Interflora and 1-800-Flowers choose poppy instead. Taurus dates run April 20 to May 20, crossing April’s daisy and sweet pea and May’s lily of the valley.
Before you order, ask whether your Taurus has a cat. The ASPCA says Easter lily, a *Lilium*, is highly toxic to cats. Kidney failure is a risk.
If you switch to poppy, check its exact species with the ASPCA first.
10Gemini Zodiac Flower, Lavender
For Gemini, May 21 to June 20, 1-800-Flowers, FTD and ProFlowers pick lavender. Teleflora picks rose; ProFlowers also suggests chrysanthemum. May’s birth flowers are lily of the valley and hawthorn. June’s are rose and honeysuckle.
A lavender pot needs a real spot, not a hopeful corner. Utah State University Extension calls for full sun and well-drained soil. English lavender prefers a soil pH of about 6.5 to 7.5.
The ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Check whether your pets can reach it before bringing it home.
See more: 6 Gemini Zodiac and Birth Flowers (and How to Grow Each One) →
9Cancer Zodiac Flower, White Rose
A white rose is the clearest shared pick for Cancer, June 21 to July 22. The Old Farmer’s Almanac, National Garden Bureau and 1-800-Flowers name it. Other lists offer moonflower, jasmine or alstroemeria.
If you’ve seen rose on a June birth-flower list, you haven’t misread it. June brings rose and honeysuckle; July brings larkspur and water lily. The same flower appears in Cancer’s sign pairing and June’s separate calendar list.
The ASPCA lists roses as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Put cut stems where curious paws won’t meet the thorns.
8Leo Zodiac Flower, Sunflower
Leo’s dates run July 23 to August 22. The National Garden Bureau, 1-800-Flowers, Teleflora and ProFlowers all choose sunflower. The pairing draws on Leo’s ruling planet, the Sun. ProFlowers also lists Sunset Rose and gladiolus.
The birthday month offers different flowers: July has larkspur and water lily; August has gladiolus and poppy.
If you’d rather give seeds, University of Georgia Extension notes that young sunflowers track the sun.
The ASPCA lists sunflowers as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Check that listing when you’re choosing for a home with pets.
See more: 7 Leo Zodiac and Birth Flowers (and How to Grow Each One) →
7Virgo Zodiac Flower, Chrysanthemum
Virgo spans August 23 to September 22. Interflora, Elle Decor and Petal Republic name chrysanthemum for the sign; Homes & Gardens chooses buttercup. August’s birth flowers are poppy and gladiolus. September’s are aster and morning glory.
That potted mum at the store deserves one household check. The ASPCA lists chrysanthemum as toxic to dogs, cats and horses.
If your friend’s pets reach her plants, leave this one on the shelf. A birthday card doesn’t need to come with a pet hazard.
6Libra Zodiac Flower, Rose
A rose is the pick shared by 1-800-Flowers and the National Garden Bureau for Libra, September 23 to October 22. Teleflora names hydrangea, ProFlowers names tulip, and *The Tartan* names bluebell.
The calendar tells a different story: September birthdays have aster and morning glory; October birthdays have marigold and cosmos.
For a rose in your garden, University of Illinois Extension calls for at least 6 hours of sun daily. Leave about 24 inches between plants. Measure your bed first. The ASPCA lists roses as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
See more: 8 Libra Zodiac and Birth Flowers (and How to Grow Each One) →
5Scorpio Zodiac Flower, Geranium
No single flower has everyone’s vote for Scorpio, October 23 to November 21. The 1-800-Flowers PetalTalk guide names geranium, and Homes & Gardens specifies *Pelargonium*. Other sign lists choose orchid, peony, rhododendron or chrysanthemum.
Look at the pot label before you buy. *Pelargonium* tells you which plant that geranium recommendation means.
Clemson Extension’s indoor guide has its care instructions. The ASPCA lists geranium as toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
For your Scorpio’s birthday, October’s birth flowers are marigold and cosmos. November’s is chrysanthemum.
See more: 9 Scorpio Zodiac and Birth Flowers (and How to Grow Each One) →
4Sagittarius Zodiac Flower, Carnation
If you want the widely shared sign pick, choose carnation. The National Garden Bureau, 1-800-Flowers and Teleflora name it for Sagittarius, November 22 to December 21. ProFlowers also suggests chrysanthemum; other astrology writing names dandelion.
November’s birth-month flower is chrysanthemum. December’s are narcissus and holly. So a December Sagittarius has carnation as a sign flower and different flowers from the calendar list.
Growing a carnation? NC State Extension calls for full sun and well-drained soil.
Keep yours beyond pet reach: the ASPCA lists carnations as toxic to cats and dogs.
3Capricorn Zodiac Flower, Pansy
A cool-season window box gives Capricorn’s pansy pick somewhere to live. 1-800-Flowers names pansy for the sign, which runs December 22 to January 19. Other guides name ivy, African violet or poinsettia.
December birthdays also have narcissus and holly; January birthdays have carnation and snowdrop. That gives you a calendar choice alongside the sign pick.
Clemson Cooperative Extension recommends fall planting and sun to part sun. Leave 6 to 8 inches between small-flowered pansies.
Check the spacing before you fill your box. The ASPCA describes pansies as non-toxic to pets.
2Aquarius Zodiac Flower, Orchid
Aquarius runs January 20 to February 18. The National Garden Bureau, Cafe Astrology and several florists pair it with orchid. Other lists offer bird of paradise, gladiolus or iris. January’s birth flowers are carnation and snowdrop; February’s include violet.
For a living gift, check the tag for *Phalaenopsis*. Smithsonian Gardens calls for bright, filtered light and a coarse growing medium. It gives an indoor temperature range of about 70 to 90°F.
The ASPCA lists *Phalaenopsis* as non-toxic to cats and dogs. The exact orchid name matters more than a generic gift tag.
1Pisces Zodiac Flower, Water Lily
Water lily is the Pisces pick from Horoscope.com, 1-800-Flowers and the National Garden Bureau. Pisces runs February 19 to March 20. Teleflora chooses alstroemeria instead; ProFlowers names daffodil and rose. For birth-month flowers, February brings iris and violet, while March brings daffodil.
A water lily asks more of you than a vase does. University of Florida IFAS describes hardy types for full sun to part shade. Growing depth varies by cultivar. Ask the seller for the right depth before putting a pot in your pond.
No ASPCA pet-safety listing was found for water lily, *Nymphaea*. Ask your veterinarian about it if pets reach the pond. It differs from true lilies, which the ASPCA warns are highly toxic to cats.
The bottom line
There’s no single authority assigning a flower for each zodiac sign. A zodiac flower chart changes between florists, and the birth-month list answers a different question.
When you ask, “What flower represents my zodiac sign?” check who made the pairing. For astrology birth flowers, start with your sign’s dates, then check the calendar month as well.
You’re ready to choose when you know the birthday month, the sign pick you like and whether the plant suits its destination. Which flower already reminds you of the person you’re buying for?
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What is a Cancer's favorite flower?
White rose is the flower most widely named for Cancer by the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the National Garden Bureau and 1-800-Flowers. Other guides name moonflower, jasmine or alstroemeria. A favorite is personal, so this is a sign pairing rather than a claim about every Cancer.
Are zodiac flowers the same as birth flowers?
No, zodiac flowers are paired with signs, while birth-month flowers are paired with calendar months. The National Garden Bureau pairs honeysuckle with Aries, for example; FTD names daffodil for March. The lists answer different questions about the same birthday.
What flower represents Capricorn?
Pansy is the flower 1-800-Flowers names for Capricorn. Other guides choose ivy, African violet or poinsettia. Capricorn birthdays run December 22 to January 19, bringing December’s narcissus and holly or January’s carnation and snowdrop as birth-month choices.
Can you have more than one zodiac flower?
Yes, different florist and garden-group lists assign different zodiac flowers to the same sign. A birthday also has separate birth-month flowers: the National Garden Bureau pairs Sagittarius with carnation, while FTD lists narcissus and holly for December. Keep the sign list and calendar list distinct when choosing.
What is the Gemini zodiac flower?
Lavender is the Gemini flower named by 1-800-Flowers, FTD and ProFlowers; Teleflora chooses rose. English lavender needs full sun and well-drained soil, according to Utah State University Extension. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
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Sources cited in this article
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- National Garden Bureau ngb.org/zodiac-flowers
- NC State Extension plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lonicera-sempervirens/common-name/coral-honeysuckle
- ASPCA says Easter lily, a *Lilium*, is highly toxic to cats www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/east…
- 1-800-Flowers www.1800flowers.com/articles/flower-facts/zodiac-sign-flowers
- Utah State University Extension extension.usu.edu/yardandgarden/research/english-lavender-in-the-garden
- ASPCA lists lavender as toxic www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/laven…
- ASPCA lists roses as non-toxic www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/rose
- University of Georgia Extension extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C1121&title=growing-sunflo…
- ASPCA lists sunflowers as non-toxic www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sunfl…
- ASPCA lists chrysanthemum as toxic www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/chrys…
- University of Illinois Extension extension.illinois.edu/roses/planting
- Clemson Extension’s indoor guide hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/growing-geraniums-indoors
- ASPCA lists geranium as toxic www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/geran…
- NC State Extension plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/dianthus-caryophyllus/common-name/clove-pink
- ASPCA lists carnations as toxic www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/carna…
- Clemson Cooperative Extension hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/pansies-and-johnny-jump-ups
- ASPCA describes pansies as non-toxic www.aspca.org/news/are-these-fall-plants-hazardous-or-harmless
- Smithsonian Gardens gardens.si.edu/collections/plants/orchids/orchid-care-sheets/phalaenopsis
- ASPCA lists *Phalaenopsis* as non-toxic www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/phala…
- University of Florida IFAS gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/water-lilies
- ASPCA warns are highly toxic to cats www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lily
Vera Collins
Astrology Editor
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