What is the October birth month flower?
Ah, October. Spooky season, with crunchy leaves, beloved pumkin spiced lattes, fluffy socks, woolly hats and all the cosy vibes. And, if you were born in October then you’re in luck as there are plenty of vibrant autumn flowers to celebrate with! The October birth flower is the beautifully bright Cosmos. Here you can learn everything there is to know about the October birth month flower, including the meaning behind it, what it says about your personality and if there’s actually another flower associated with October!
The meaning of October's birth month flower
Symbolising peace, tranquillity and harmony, Cosmos flowers come in all kinds of colours like orange, pink, white, red and purple. So you can really spruce up an October birthday flower bouquet with these beauties! Cosmos originated in Mexico, where Spanish priests cultivated them in their mission gardens. They named the flower as cosmos is the Greek word for order, and the flower’s petals were all evenly placed and in perfect order.
Does October have another birth month flower?
October is another month where there are actually two birth flowers! Marigolds are the second flower associated with October. These popular flowers also have an interesting history behind them. They were originally discovered by the Aztec’s who absolutely loved them and considered them to be a sacred flower because of their medicinal properties. Then, they were brought over to Europe by Spanish explorers and eventually, over the next hundred years or so, they became well-known and loved worldwide. Did you know how marigolds got their name? Well, this pretty flower was actually named after the Virgin Mary. Back in the day, people would bring these flowers instead of coins as an offering to Mary’s altar and would call them ‘Mary’s gold’ which then evolved into marigold. Marigolds are a very sturdy flower, surviving and thriving all throughout autumn no matter the weather conditions. Because of this, they have a meaning of stubbornness and determination. And, with how bright and colourful they are, they also symbolise warmth, passion and creativity.
What the October birth flower says about you!
If you’re an October baby and have the lovely marigold and cosmos as your birth flower, we’re positive that you’re a warm, friendly person who wants to live a peaceful life. You can be pretty stubborn at times but only because you know what you want and won’t settle for anything less! With the marigolds relation to gold coins, you may also have a strong desire for riches and will work extra hard to make sure you and your family have a comfortable life. Want to learn more? Take a look at our birth month flowers guide which has details of every month’s unique birth flower.