July Flower of the Month: Larkspur

Posted on by Teagan Riordain Geneviene

Saturday, July 25, 2026

July animal symbols eagle salmon crab woodpecker waterlily by Teagan via Night Cafe

Hello, all.  I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing weekend.   Or if it isn’t that low-key, maybe you need a distraction.  In that case, how about a little floriography trivia.  July will sone be done and I haven’t done a floriography post yet.  Also, this post marks a year of the monthly flower posts.  I did the first one in August 2025.  So, I guess this is the end of the series.  Regardless, let’s head down a flowery rabbit hole now.

Flowers of the Month:  

You’re familiar with birthstones, right?  For instance, if one is born in July (like me) their birthstone is the ruby.  There’s a similar thing where flowers are assigned to each month.  For July, the birth-month flower is the larkspur.  The alternate flower, added in modern days, is the waterlily.

I have never seen a larkspur flower in person, but I’ve been fascinated with them ever since I was a little girl.  Why?  Nance Drew.  I read every Nancy Drew book that I could get my hands on — granted not a lot of them were available to me, but I loved them.  One was “Password to Larkspur Lane.”  

Nancy Drew mystery Password to Larkspur Lane

However, today I’m discussing the flower and its symbology.  A larkspur is not exactly a delphinium, but it’s a more delicate cousin.  It’s also an annual, rather than a perennial flower.  That’s a Wikipedia photo of larkspur, or Consolida ajacis, below.

Floriography

Larkspur annual Consolida_ajacis_habito Wikipedia

In the language of flowers, larkspur generally represents an open heart or the bonds of strong love.   More specific meanings can be applied to its various colors.

  • Blue: Dignity, grace, and first-class elegance.
  • Purple: First love and romantic attachment.
  • Pink: Fickleness, changeability, or contrariness.
  • White: A happy nature, joy, and lightheartedness.

 

Other Symbolism

Victorian lion couple with bouquet flowers at lily pond by Teagan via Night Cafe

Each month, I’ve shown animals that are associated with the month. There was a time when there would be only one. Now that search engines have changed so drastically, well… the animals are all over the place.  I know I’ve said that before, but for today… for July it seemed to explode. It was everything from woodpeckers and salmon, to crabs and lions, to skunks and badgers, to chupacabras — which are mythology.  Seriously… chupa-freakin-cabras.

I appreciate you following me down this July-flower trivia rabbit hole.  Thanks to my fabulous models that I created with Night Cafe.  Friendly comments are welcome.   Hugs!

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54 thoughts on “July Flower of the Month: Larkspur”

    1. Hi, Resa. Yes, those are the 5 that I put in a post for you.

      Crazy Critters: Resa’s Raccoons – Teagan’s Books

      Did you want or need more? They’re fun to make, so if you want something particular, just let me know and I’ll try. At that time I had made about a dozen. I have several different ones with the group on the red carpet. There’s also one more wearing a Victorian gown (that was probably in a different post). Also one I didn’t publish of a raccoon riding a bicycle with a little girl.

      Here’s a raccoon photog at a mural.

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  4. Happy Birthday Teagan!!!

    … whatever day this month it is.

    I got quite a giggle out of the explosion of animals. I’m surprised there isn’t an explosion of flowers as well, making these posts… Bouquets of the Month.

    I am so late.. Tuesday already. I’m still struggling with the emails from Art Gowns so, I’m going to log out, and make a post on Glam. Used to be I’d want to escape to Art Gowns, as it was quieter there.

    Anyway, I started a Raccoons folder. There’s one of yours in there, and before I leave here today, I’ll grab the other ones. I have a lot of Racoon art in my photo files, and will put it in there as I find it. Also, there is a small mural I need to photograph. It may be a while, as I have so many posts planned, but I love doing at least one Raccoon post a year.

    Hugs to you, Velma and Daphne from Mischa and me!

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    1. Ah. I should have re-read this before posting the other reply. It sounds like you already have plenty of raccoon pics. I thought you were needing more. Sorry.

      Thanks for the good wishes. Yes, my birthday was Canada Day. That already seems like ages ago. But a birthday wish is a good excuse to celebrate again. 😀 Congrats again on the Freshly Pressed post. That’s an honor, and you deserve to be honored. Hugs back from the Scoobies and me. ❤

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    1. Hi, Kamal. I’m happy you enjoyed this. I think the reason why I have not seen it myself is because where I grew up it was too warm. Now across the country, my area is even hotter, and much, much dryer. I read that larkspur needs mild-cool weather and soil that drains well. Perhaps it doesn’t grow in your climate. Wishing you a sparkling rest of the week. Hugs.

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  6. Teagan, thank you for another delightful trip down the rabbit hole! I had no idea the larkspur was July’s flower, although the title The Secret at Larkspur Lane has stayed with me since childhood. I remember when I was so afraid that I would run out of Nancy Drew stories!!! Isn’t it wonderful how books can make a flower, a place, or even a single word memorable for a lifetime? Learning about the language of flowers has been very interesting. It reminds me how often writers and artists have used flowers to communicate emotions and ideas that words alone cannot express. Always a joy to stop by! Sending many hugs on speedy wings to you and the Scoobies!

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    1. Hi, Rebecca. I’m delighted to have brought up a happy memory for you. Flowers can be such wondrous vehicles for quiet contemplation. The pleasing textures and scents are a start, but all of the patterns to be found in them… It can be like seeing all the hard edges of the universe softened and transformed to live in a blossom.

      Heartfelt thanks or visiting. Hugs on the wing.

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  10. Hi Teagan, I have enjoyed this series of posts. I have never heard of a larkspur so I’ve learned something new. It’s interesting that July has so many animals assigned to it. I suppose that’s because it’s high summer in the Northern hemisphere.

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    1. Actually, Robbie, I think it’s just AI gone wild… I miss the old algorithm-driven search engines. Their results always made sense to me. Oh well. Such is modern life.
      Anyhow, I’m happy you enjoyed this series. Maybe I can continue with a monthly flower post of another kind… maybe the flower oracle cards. Wishing you a splendid weekend. Hugs.

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      1. I don’t think you could imagine how tired I am of hearing about AI in the workplace. We must use it to gain more time but no one knows how to get it to do anything really useful so it just takes more time 😱. And I have to find time to do endless training on how to use AI only to find the method recommended will turn a 30 minute task into an all day task.

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  12. I like knowing the flowers of the month. I didn’t know July had the Larkspur, so yay! Larkspur has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. My mom grew them in the flowerbeds, all colors, so I’ve seen them lots of times. I tried to get some started over here but they didn’t transplant well. Interesting about all the animals for July. I guess just take your pick of a favorite. 🙂

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    1. Maybe the climate wasn’t good for them? Your mom’s flower beds sound gorgeous. I’m happy you enjoyed this, Barbara. I’ve filled out a year’s worth of these posts now, but a monthly flower-related post of some sort, might be fun to continue. Keep cool. Hugs.

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  13. I had to look up chupacabra – scary critter. The larkspur has such a lovely color. Wish they could grow here – too hot and humid. The Nancy Drew cover took me back to the summer I spent in bed with polio. I read every single one of the ND mysteries, then the Hardy boys, then The Five Little Peepers and How They Grew, then the Sue Barton series. What memories.

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    1. They are US Southwest and Mexican myth, but in the past 15 years or so I’ve seen them mentioned more widely. Noelle, I didn’t know that part of your personal history. In reading, you made the best you could out of a truly difficult time. It’s not wonder you became a writer. Big hugs. 🤗

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  14. Chupa-freakin-cabras. I had to laugh out loud at that one. I think the lion is more my speed. When I lived in Northern California there was a town down the road named Larkspur. I suppose when it was founded in the 1800s there may have been larkspur blooms there when first settled, but I never saw any. Loved seeing them here. I hope you have a lovely weekend.

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    1. Haha! Thanks, John. I’m happy that somebody caught that. Heck, it’s downright validating. 😊. When chupacabra turned up in my search it flabbergasted me so much that I couldn’t concentrate enough to add more to the post. 👾🙈🙉🙊👾 LOL. I can’t help it… Chupa-freakin-cabras… Honestly.

      Origins of town names can be fascinating. There must be stories behind Larkspur, CA. Try to keep cool. I’m staying inside with multiple layers of curtains closed. Big hugs.

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    1. Hi, Pat. I’m glad you enjoyed this short post. Yes, that’s the original edition book cover from 1933 (according to Wikipedia). They seem to use the oldest version they can find for their entries about books. I wonder how many covers that book has had… Have a great weekend. Hugs.

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      1. I looked the number of issues and this is what AI gave me. There are two main master text versions (editions) of the tenth Nancy Drew book, The Password to Larkspur Lane: the original 1933 text and the 1966 revised text. Across the history of the series, it has been printed in dozens of specific format printings and issues by publishers like Grosset & Dunlap. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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  17. The flower looks familiar to me as well, but I had no idea what it was called. I love the colour, though, and the symbology. Thanks for bringing flower and colour to our lives, dear Teagan, and the lions look very elegant as well. Have a lovely weekend, big hugs, and love to the Scoobies. ♥

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  18. I feel like I’m with Fraggle, if I’ve seen this flower in the wild, I don’t recall knowing what it was. It’s beautiful, as are your images. I am not heavily into flowers, but I always enjoy learning more about their meaning and history. As for animals and birds, with the exception of certain wiggling things, I’m fond of all of them.

    Thanks for a super informative post, Teagan. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Give your July animals (the same as your every-other-month animals) a chin scritch from us.

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    1. Hi, Dan. That might be true of me too (back in the east coast anyway). I didn’t include all the details, but there are different variants of larkspur in different areas and countries — similar but each was a little different. I had to search the Latin species name to get the right kind of information. (Which added a lot of time to the creation of this post. Actually, all the parts of this were difficult to research. That’s why it ended rather abruptly.)
      The Scoobies of July are sleeping through another 100+ degree day, but they don’t mind coming half awake for those chin scratches. 🙂 Hugs.

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      1. I’m sorry to share that we are enjoying a spell of relatively seasonal weather.

        I am always amazed at the research that goes into some blog posts. I for one appreciate the effort. I like learning things and I like reading information I can trust.

        I hope you and the Soobies get a break in the weather soon.

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        1. Hi, Dan. First… I don’t know what the heck happened to my reply… Yeesh…

          Please don’t apologize for enjoying something good — the weather or anything else. As I say when people travel, I enjoy living it through you. Every day, I’m relieved that it didn’t get up to 106. (Despite how I complain.) Have a splendid new week. Hugs.

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