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Gladiolus, the August birth flower, in soft morning light
August birth flower

Gladiolus

Strength, remembrance, and peace

Named for the Latin word for sword. It stands straight through the heat of late summer and opens from the bottom up.

The August birth flowers are the gladiolus and the poppy. The gladiolus stands for strength, and the poppy for remembrance and peace.

Gladiolus

The name gladiolus comes from the Latin gladius, meaning sword, after its long blade-like leaves. Its flowers open one after another from the bottom of the spike to the top, so a single stem can last a long time in a vase.

Poppy

Poppy, the second August birth flower

Poppies have silky, paper-thin petals. Since the First World War, the red poppy has been worn as a symbol of remembrance, and it is also tied to peace and sleep.

As a gift

Gladiolus looks best tall and simple. A few stems in a plain vase feels generous without any arranging. More birth flower gift ideas.

As a tattoo

The tall stem of a gladiolus suits the forearm, while a single poppy works well as a small splash of color. More birth flower tattoo ideas.

Questions

What is the August birth flower?

The August birth flowers are the gladiolus and the poppy. The gladiolus stands for strength, and the poppy for remembrance and peace.

What does the gladiolus mean?

As a birth flower, the gladiolus is linked with strength, remembrance, and peace.

What is a good birth flower gift for August?

Gladiolus looks best tall and simple. A few stems in a plain vase feels generous without any arranging.

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