What's Your Birth Month Perennial? Discover All 12 Enduring Varieties for Each Month of the Year
Your birth month has a perennial soulmate. Find out which one you have a special connection to...
There’s something undeniably personal about gardening, whether it’s the way a favorite plant feels like an old friend, or a bloom that seems to arrive just when you need it. But what if your birth month matched a perennial? Why, then the ante would be well and truly upped, quite frankly.
Yes, we all know about birth month flowers – and we know, too, that there’s a houseplant suited to each birth month, too. So, to help you along on your gardening journey, we’ve painstakingly matched every month with a US-friendly perennial plant (native or non-invasive) that either shines in bloom or adds season-long interest in that slice of the year.
Think of it as a plant horoscope: rooted, real, and worthy of your garden.
Your Birth Month Perennial
Whether you’re picking out your first perennial or adding to a lifelong collection, this birth month perennial guide gives you a reason to let that green thumb roam wild.
Get ready, then, for color, texture, wildlife, and that little spark of joy a perfect plant brings when it knows it belongs to you...
January – Snowdrops (Galanthus)
Tiny, elegant, and almost magical, snowdrops push through frost and patches of snow to nod delicately toward the ground, and January-born souls share their understated charm: subtle, gentle, and quietly resilient.
Early messengers of spring, snowdrops bring a whisper of hope to gray days, so take care to plant them in drifts along borders, under deciduous trees, or with early crocuses for a woodland-inspired effect. Especially as they provide critical nectar for early pollinators.
Make a real impact in every sense of the word, then, with these double snowdrop bulbs from Amazon.
February – Lenten Roses (Hellebores)
When most gardens are sleeping under frost and gray skies, hellebores quietly make their entrance. Their nodding flowers, in shades from creamy ivory to deep burgundy, glow against winter’s muted palette, and their evergreen foliage adds structure and color even when the soil is frozen, making them a reliable winter highlight.
For February-born gardeners, then, these flowers feel like a secret gift – a quiet celebration that life persists even in the coldest months. We personally adore the FrostKiss™ Moondance® Lenten Rose from Nature Hills.
March – Crocus
March brings crocuses, which serve as a welcome punch of vibrant color after long, drab months. Purple, yellow, and white blooms peek through thawing soil like tiny confetti, announcing spring’s arrival. These perennial corms naturalize beautifully, forming cheerful carpets over time, and are perfect for borders, lawns, or under shrubs.
Crocuses attract early bees and brighten the mood of any garden, reflecting March birthdays’ playful optimism and renewed energy. Amazon’s Blue Moon Crocus Bulbs Mix is ideal for pollinator patches.
April – Camassia
Say hello to April’s birth month perennial, the camassia – whose tall blue-violet spikes make a bold spring statement. Native to western US meadows, these perennials pair well with daffodils and tulips, or can stand alone in naturalized borders. We love that they attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while their dramatic vertical lines lend elegance to any spring planting.
For April-born gardeners, Camassia embodies confidence, grace, and the joy of emerging life in the season’s full swing. And, as luck would have it, you can pick up a pack of Blue Camas Seeds from Amazon very easily.
May – Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Graceful spurred flowers in red, orange, and yellow, columbine dances in May gardens. A favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies, these natives thrive in sun or partial shade and naturalize easily. Their airy, delicate form contrasts beautifully with denser foliage, adding a whimsical charm to any border.
May babies often carry a similar playful, adventurous energy, reflected perfectly in columbine’s joyful blooms, which is more than enough reason for them to grab some Blue Columbine Seeds from Amazon and celebrate their birth month perennial in all its splendor, quite frankly.
June – Roses & Culver’s Root
Long associated with love, beauty and celebration, the rose is June’s most iconic birth flower. From climbing roses tumbling over pergolas to modern shrub varieties bred for disease resistance, they bring romance and structure to early summer gardens – and, when chosen well, can be surprisingly low maintenance.
For June-born gardeners looking beyond tradition, culver’s root (Veronicastrum virginicum) offers a quieter kind of elegance. Its tall, slender spires of soft white flowers rise above fresh green foliage, adding movement and architectural calm to borders while attracting bees and butterflies throughout early summer.
Roses might be the more traditional choice, but this birth month perennial is ideal for gardeners who want a more thoughtful choice.
Together, these plants reflect two sides of June energy: bold and expressive, yet grounded and thoughtful. Roses bring the drama; Culver’s root provides balance. Sow some of Amazon’s Cuvert’s Root Seeds now and enjoy the magic to come.
July – Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata)
Bold red and gold blooms that laugh in the sun, blanket flowers are our birth month perennial pick for July – especially as they thrive in heat and drought, keeping gardens alive through the high summer.
Natives to the US plains, they attract bees and butterflies and bring a carefree, fiery energy to borders or meadow-style plantings, and July babies share this fearless brightness, thriving in warmth and full bloom.
Add an extra pop by choosing something like the SpinTop® Orange Halo Blanket Flower from Nature Hills.
August – Coneflower (Echinacea spp.)
Summer’s quintessential prairie flower, and thus the ideal birth month perennial for August, coneflowers are reliable, cheerful, and pollinator-friendly. Their rosy-pink, purple, or white blooms rise above sturdy stems, lasting weeks and adding texture to late-summer beds. They self-seed lightly, making them easy to naturalize.
In our not-so-humble opinion, August-born gardeners are resilient, generous, and vibrant, just like these prairie icons. If you want to plant them now, go for a bare root option: something like a double decker coneflower, available bare-root from Dutch Grown will work wonders.
September – Asters (Symphyotrichum spp.)
When the heat fades and summer edges into fall, asters step in with purples, pinks, and whites that brighten September gardens. We love them for their late-season blooms, which feed migrating pollinators and bring a fresh pop of color to borders and meadows.
Like asters, September babies offer plenty of soulful, quiet brilliance, bridging the gap between seasons with charm and adaptability. Go with the Grape Crush New England Aster from Nature Hills if you want pure purple perfection.
October – Goldenrod (Solidago spp.)
One of those hardy perennials that just gets it, goldenrod adds shimmering sprays of color to fall gardens, feeding bees, butterflies, and other pollinators before winter sets in. Native across North America, these resilient perennials also add movement and structure to borders.
This writer might be biased, but October-born gardeners share this bold, sustaining energy: they are as quietly strong and dependable as they are radiant. Opt for the Fireworks Goldenrod from Nature Hills if you want to do this birth month perennial justice.
November – Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)
Oakleaf hydrangea shines in fall and early winter, with dramatic foliage turning fiery red, bronze, and burgundy. Its dried flower panicles persist, adding texture and garden interest into November and December.
Native to the southeastern US, it’s low-maintenance and deer-resistant, perfect for borders, woodland gardens, or mixed shrub beds, and it’s the ideal birth month perennial for November babies, as they share its layered beauty: vibrant, enduring, and full of personality. Try the Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea from Nature Hills.
December – Dogwood (Cornus spp.)
Though flowering comes in spring, dogwoods make a statement in winter with striking bark, berries, and branching architecture. So, if you want to lean into the birth month perennial vibes, opt for native species like Cornus florida or Cornus sericea (or the Cayenne Dogwood from Nature Hills) to provide structure, color, and wildlife support, offering interest even under snow.
Trust us: December-born gardeners will absolutely resonate with this quiet, enduring elegance, as it’s as strong, graceful, and unmistakably beautiful as they are.
We hope we’ve proven that, whether it’s the first blossoms of March or fiery fall leaves in November, there’s a perennial that feels just right for you.
Plant your birth month match, then, and watch how your garden celebrates your month all year long.
