What is the November birth month flower?

November is a month filled with anticipation. It's time to don your winter warmers, and head out to see the pretty, twinkling lights start to appear. But any November babies will know that the festive season can't begin until the main event is over - their birthday.

With plenty of autumn flowers available, choosing the perfect birthday flower gift for a November baby couldn’t be easier. But if you want to make it extra special, be sure to include the November birth flower, the chrysanthemum. And if you know someone who is expecting in November, sending them a bunch of new baby flowers with chrysanthemums will be a super thoughtful and meaningful present.

Here you can learn everything there is to know about the November birth month flower: the beautiful chrysanthemum, including its meaning, and what it says about your personality.

Does November Have Two Birth Month Flowers?

All 11 other months have a second birth flower to represent it. But November is the odd one out, having only one. While we can't claim to be 100% sure why this is, we like to think it’s because the chrysanthemum is just so special and lovely. So it was enough for November all on its own.

November Birth Month Flower: Chrysanthemum

The chrysanthemum is a super colourful and vibrant flower. Perfect for brightening up those dark November nights! These flowers are actually one of the most popular cut flowers in the world. People just can’t get enough of them with their long vase life and huge variety of sizes and colours.

Where to find it

Chrysanthemums are native to Asia, particularly China and Japan. But they are widely cultivated and can be found in various parts of the world including Europe.

History

Chrysanthemums are a very interesting flower with a huge history behind them. They were first cultivated in China in the 15th century and loved so much that they now have their own day dedicated to them called the ‘Festival of Happiness’ which we think is pretty awesome! And if you were wondering how they got their name, it comes from the Greek word ‘chrys’ which means gold and ‘anthemon’ which means flowers. It was named this because originally all chrysanthemums were yellow before evolving into the rainbow spectrum of colours we know today.

Interesting facts

Chrysanthemum petals are edible, and they are used in various culinary traditions, especially in East Asia. In Chinese cuisine, chrysanthemum petals are used to make tea, soups, and dishes. They are often added for their subtle, slightly sweet flavour and aroma.

Chrysanthemums have also been used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits. In traditional Chinese medicine, chrysanthemum tea is believed to have cooling properties and is used to help relieve symptoms like headaches, fever, and sore throat. Chrysanthemum extracts are also used in some herbal remedies.

Meaning and Symbolism of Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums have many different meanings thanks to how many colour varieties there are. But, generally, the November birth flower means friendship, honesty and loyalty. It’s also believed that having a bouquet of chrysanthemums will bring joy and good luck into your home.

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What does the November birth flower say about you?

If you’re a November baby with the beautiful chrysanthemum as your birth flower, we’re pretty confident that you’re an honest, trustworthy person and a very loyal friend. You’re probably quite a lucky person too and may have heard others refer to you as their ‘lucky charm’. And, because there’s only one birth flower for November, we’re willing to bet that you’re someone who really appreciates their alone time and independence.

Want to learn more? Take a look at our birth month flowers guide which has details of every month’s unique birth flower.