August's Birth Flowers

August Birth Flowers or Flowers of the Month, are the flowers that traditionally symbolize the month of someone's birth. For August, the most commonly recognized Birth Flower is the Gladiolus. Another Birth Flower for August is the Poppy.

Gladiolus (sword lily) is the most commonly associated Birth Month Flower for August. Gladiolus represents sincerity, moral integrity, strength of character and infatuation. Gladiolus symbolize the recipient's heart is being "pierced with love."

Poppy is also recognized as August Birth Month Flower. A red poppy signifies pleasure, a white poppy is given for consolation, and a yellow poppy wishes wealth and success.