August: Gladiolus, Poppy
Gladiolus and poppies both have major symbolism, but they hit a little differently. Gladiolus, or sword lilies (the name already tells you the story, they mean business), stand for strength, honor, and victory. Poppies, though, are all about peace, remembrance, and hope — with a dreamy twist, literally. (Anyone else flashing back to the poppy field scene in The Wizard of Oz? It’s like that.)