The Sweet Pea: the flower associated with April
The Sweet Pea, the April Birthday Flower, has a rich and interesting history and associated customs. The history of this custom is shrouded in mystery, the subject of several stories and tall tales. Some birth month flowers, like the sweet pea, may have their roots in ancient Rome, when birthday festivities were first documented. At Roman birthday parties, loved ones wished the birthday person well and presented them with presents. The initial...