Birth flowers for August

The traditional birth flowers of August are:

🌻 Gladiolus

• Symbolism: Strength, integrity, infatuation, remembrance.

• Meaning: The tall, sword-shaped bloom represents moral strength and sincerity. It can also signify deep love or being “pierced with love” — like Cupid’s arrow.

🌼 Poppy

• Symbolism:

  • Red poppy: Remembrance, especially for fallen soldiers.

  • White poppy: Peace.

  • Yellow poppy: Wealth and success.

• Meaning: Poppies generally represent sleep, peace, and imagination. In August's context, they are tied to dreamy, romantic qualities or memory.

Both flowers bloom in late summer, making them perfect for representing August.