February birth flower
VioletPurple and yellow · Faithfulness, modesty and young love.
- Primary flower
- Violet
- Secondary flower
- Primrose
- Color
- Purple and yellow
- Meaning
- Faithfulness, modesty and young love.
- Birthstone
- Amethyst
The February birth flower: the Violet
February's birth flower is the violet, a small heart-leaved bloom long tied to loyalty and modest devotion. Giving violets was a Victorian way to say I will always be true. The primrose adds a note of young, first love.
What the February birth flower means
In the Victorian language of flowers, the Violet carried the meaning of faithfulness, modesty and young love. That is why it makes such a fitting birthday gift or tattoo for anyone born in February: it says something without needing words. The secondary February flower, the Primrose, adds its own shade of meaning for those who want a second option.
Pairing the February flower with its birthstone
February's birthstone is Amethyst, a violet purple gem. A Violet flower next to a Amethyst stone is a natural birthday pairing, especially for jewelry, cards or tattoos that combine both. Anyone born this month also falls under Aquarius or Pisces. See the full February overview for everything together.
Frequently asked questions
What is the February birth flower?
The February birth flower is the Violet, with the Primrose as a secondary flower.
What does the February birth flower mean?
The Violet traditionally means faithfulness, modesty and young love.
What color is the February birth flower?
The Violet is typically purple and yellow.
What is the second February birth flower?
The Primrose. Every month has a primary and a secondary flower, and neither is more official than the other, so the Primrose is a perfectly valid February flower to use.
Does the February birth flower work as a tattoo?
It is one of the most common reasons people look it up. The Violet carries the meaning of faithfulness, modesty and young love, and it pairs naturally with the February birthstone for color. There is a separate guide on birth flower tattoos by month.
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