Birthstone of February
- Amethyst — violet quartz, from pale lilac to deep purple
Where this day sits
- Day 11 of 31 in Pisces
- Leap day — it only comes around once every four years.
- Western month flower: Violet
Day-by-day birth flowers come from Japan's tanjōbana (誕生花) calendar, which gives each date its own flowers. Lists vary between sources; we follow one published 366-day table and show up to three flowers per day. Meanings are the traditional hanakotoba, in our own words. Birthstones follow the modern list used by U.S. jewelers (Jewelers of America and the American Gem Trade Association).