March Birth Flowers
March brings a rush of spring flowers: cherry blossom, tulip, sweet pea, rapeseed blossom, poppy, marguerite, hyacinth, and ranunculus. Fields of yellow rapeseed are a classic spring scene.
Our birth flowers are an original editorial system based on flowering seasons and hanakotoba. Other sources may assign different flowers to the same date, but this page follows one consistent mapping.
Find the flower for the day you were born.
What is the birth flower of March?
March's birth flowers include cherry blossom, tulip, sweet pea, and rapeseed blossom. Every day of March has its own flower in our calendar.
Note: a month-based tradition also assigns one flower to the whole month — for March, the Tulip. Our calendar assigns one flower to each day, which is a separate original system.See the note on the March birthday colors page →
March birth flowers (31 days)
All 31 days of March, with birth flowers, hanakotoba, and peak seasons. Meanings are examples.
| Date | Birth flower | Hanakotoba (example) | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1 |  Peach blossom | unrivaled, captivated | 3月・4月 |
| 3/2 |  Spiraea | loveliness, charm | 3月・4月 |
| 3/3 |  Magnolia | love of nature, noble | 3月・4月 |
| 3/4 |  Pot marigold | maiden's beauty, parting | 3月・4月 |
| 3/5 |  Snapdragon | talkative, pure | 3月・4月 |
| 3/6 |  Spring snowflake | purity, pure heart | 3月・4月 |
| 3/7 |  Mitsumata | resilience, vigor | 3月・4月 |
| 3/8 | Peach blossom | unrivaled, captivated | 3月・4月 |
| 3/9 |  Ranunculus | radiant charm, you are charming | 3月・4月 |
| 3/10 |  Anemone | expectation, truth | 3月・4月 |
| 3/11 |  Kobushi magnolia | friendship, brotherly love | 3月・4月 |
| 3/12 |  Rapeseed blossom | cheerful, energetic | 3月・4月 |
| 3/13 |  Mimosa | secret love, friendship | 3月・4月 |
| 3/14 |  Freesia | fresh scent, innocence | 3月・4月 |
| 3/15 |  Grape hyacinth | mutual understanding, disappointment | 3月・4月 |
| 3/16 |  Dogtooth violet | first love, loneliness | 3月・4月 |
| 3/17 |  Squill | unchanging love, sincere | 3月・4月 |
| 3/18 |  Corydalis | secret, hidden love | 3月・4月 |
| 3/19 |  Violet | sincere, modest | 3月・4月 |
| 3/20 |  Hyacinth | sport, first love | 3月・4月 |
| 3/21 |  Cherry blossom | purity, spiritual beauty | 3月・4月 |
| 3/22 |  Sweet pea | departure, remembrance | 3月・4月・5月 |
| 3/23 | Dogtooth violet | first love, loneliness | 3月・4月 |
| 3/24 | Squill | unchanging love, sincere | 3月・4月 |
| 3/25 | Hyacinth | sport, first love | 3月・4月 |
| 3/26 |  Japanese andromeda | sacrifice, devotion | 3月・4月 |
| 3/27 |  Star of Bethlehem | sad memories, parting | 3月・4月 |
| 3/28 | Cherry blossom | purity, spiritual beauty | 3月・4月 |
| 3/29 |  Sweet alyssum | worth beyond beauty, leap forward | 3月・4月 |
| 3/30 | Squill | unchanging love, sincere | 3月・4月 |
| 3/31 |  Setsubun-so | smile, grace | 2月・3月 |
Flowers of Early Spring
March brings a sudden abundance of spring flowers: cherry blossom, tulip, sweet pea, rapeseed blossom, poppy, marguerite, hyacinth, and ranunculus. Fields of yellow rapeseed are a classic spring landscape.
Cherry blossom is tied to hanami culture and has long been a special flower in Japan. Tulips come in many garden varieties, each color changing the impression. March also brings Hinamatsuri, graduation, and the spring equinox — a month of milestones.
For a gift, sweet pea for new beginnings, tulip for hope, and bright rapeseed blossom are easy choices.
How to Choose a March Birth Flower
- By meaning: sweet pea for new beginnings, tulip for hope, cherry blossom for purity.
- By season: cherry blossom, tulip, sweet pea, and rapeseed blossom peak in March.
- By color: pair with the March birthday color for a soft spring palette.
- By occasion: for graduation or entrance celebrations, a bouquet of sweet peas or tulips.
FAQ
- What is March's birth flower?
- March's birth flowers include cherry blossom, tulip, sweet pea, and rapeseed blossom. Every day of March has its own flower in our calendar.
- Is Cherry blossom the birth flower for March?
- Cherry blossom is one of March's representative flowers. In our calendar, however, the birth flower changes day by day, so the flower depends on the exact date.
- What is the birth flower for someone born in March?
- It depends on the day. Choose the date from the list above.
- What flowers are famous in March?
- cherry blossom, tulip, sweet pea, rapeseed blossom, and marguerite.
- How do you decide the birth flowers?
- We compile them independently from flowering seasons and hanakotoba. Other sources may assign different flowers.
Our birth flowers are an original editorial system based on flowering seasons and hanakotoba. Meanings are examples and vary by source.Editorial policy