16 July Birth Flower Tattoos Featuring Water Lilies and Larkspur

This delicate floral piece, done with the fine-line inking style, incorporates both water lily and larkspur flowers and is perfect for those who wish to flaunt both of the July birth blooms in one tattoo design.

This larkspur sprig sits on the ribcage and features a fine-line outline. The green leaves and purple-white shading within the dainty flowers add a touch of realism to this gorgeous birth flower tattoo.

This larkspur tattoo utilizes colorblocking with shades of royal blue, sky blue, lilac, and mauve. The fine-line work and the flowy ascendance of the flower size as it reaches the stem make it an eye-catching birth flower tattoo.

Script pieces are timeless for a reason and would work well when included in birth flower tattoos, as beautifully demonstrated by this water lily design, which features the phrase "Rooted in grace" in swooping cursive font.

Starting from the top of the shoulder, this flowing larkspur tattoo extends across the collarbone. It features colorful ink and a few petals captured mid-air for a natural and realistic touch.

The black-and-red-inked design features water lily flowers woven through the norigae charm, a traditional Korean accessory. It's perfect for those looking to incorporate a good luck charm into their birth flower tattoo.

This hyper-realistic design is perfect if you appreciate classic art and want to incorporate it into your tattoos. The heart-shaped piece draws inspiration from Monet's The Water Lilies oil paintings.

If you'd like to inject some color into your birth flower tattoo without making it overtly vibrant, this piece might catch your eye. The water lily is delicately outlined in red ink, and the subtle ombré effect at the outer corner of the petals ripples through the overall design, making it an immediate stand out. The helical tendrils and the water lily bud stemming from the same branch further make this tattoo appealing.

This intricate piece features two mirroring koi fish with water lilies (among other flowers) flourishing out of their tails. The use of red and blue ink in varying hues and the perfect symmetry of the visuals balance the overall design. You can similarly weave in your loved one's birth flower to make it more meaningful.

Evil eye tattoos often epitomize warding off negative energy, and this design merges stunningly shaded larkspur blooms with a colorful evil eye symbol in the background for those looking to accentuate their July birth flower ink.

We have a feeling that celestial tattoo lovers would approve of this piece. The lightly shaded moon silhouette is a beautiful backdrop to the colorful larkspur flowers, creating a stunning contrast. The moon is again adorned with several tiny decorative jewels, adding to its ethereal appearance.

This behind-the-ear larkspur tattoo is a perfect example of how you can elevate your birth flower tattoo by adding dainty ornamental needlework to give it more thematic depth and fullness.

If you're looking for a unique way to honor your birth flower, this illustration might be the one for you. It features an angelic, feminine figure with water lily flowers tucked into her hair and in the waterbody near her flowy gown.

This tattoo might be right up your alley if you'd prefer your birth flower tattoo to be in traditional black ink. In addition to the larkspur flowers, there's a bee and its hexagonal hive rings, inserting geometric elements into the design.

This unique take on the delphinium flower tattoo showcases the blue-purplish petals arranged in a bouquet form. Brilliantly mimicking the effect of dandelions caught in the wind, a few petals appear to be drifting away, livening up the overall floral tattoo.

This stunning tattoo depicts a vibrant water lily flower and a striking hummingbird, symbolizing liberation, renewal, and overcoming adversity. The highly detailed placement of different hues makes the overall piece pop.

Ina Bansal is a contributor at PS, where she writes for the Beauty vertical.