August Birth Flower: Gladiolus Meaning & Jewelry
If you or someone you love was born in August, your birth flower is the gladiolus — a bloom symbolizing strength of character, integrity, and remembrance. Here's the meaning and history of the August birth flower, and how to wear it in personalized jewelry. This guide is part of our complete birth flowers by month series.
At Stellera & Co., every birth flower piece is made to order in nickel-free 925 sterling silver and can be paired with a matching birthstone for a doubly personal keepsake.
About the August birth flower: Gladiolus
The gladiolus rises in tall, dramatic spires of densely packed blooms in nearly every color imaginable. August's secondary flower, the poppy, represents imagination and remembrance.
What the gladiolus means
The gladiolus symbolizes strength of character, integrity, and remembrance. Its name comes from the Latin 'gladius,' meaning sword, for its blade-like leaves — a flower the Romans associated with strength and victory. It has long symbolized integrity, moral character, and never giving up. Worn close, it's a quiet daily reminder of those qualities — for yourself, or for the person you're giving it to.
How to wear gladiolus jewelry
The gladiolus's bold, upright form makes a confident, striking piece for someone with quiet determination. Wear it solo for a quietly meaningful look, or layer it with an initial or name piece to tell a fuller story. A dainty birth flower anklet with birthstone is a lovely way to feature the August bloom. When choosing a finish, cooler skin tones tend to glow in silver, while warmer tones suit gold and rose gold.
Gladiolus jewelry as a August birthday gift
Because it's tied to a specific person and month, a gladiolus piece is a wonderfully thoughtful gift for someone born in August — meaningful for birthdays, Mother's Day, and new beginnings, and it arrives gift-ready. For more ideas, see our personalized jewelry gift guide.
Pair it with the August birthstone
For a doubly personal gift, pair the gladiolus with August's birthstone, the peridot. Combining a birth flower and birthstone captures both traditions in a single keepsake — read more in our August birthstone guide.
Shop August birth flower jewelry
Browse made-to-order pieces in the birth flower necklace collection, or explore the full range of birth flower jewelry.
Caring for your gladiolus jewelry
Take your piece off before showering, swimming, or applying perfume and lotion, and store it dry in a soft pouch. A gentle buff with a soft cloth restores shine to sterling silver, keeping your made-to-order piece bright for years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the August birth flower?
The August birth flower is the gladiolus, which symbolizes strength of character, integrity, and remembrance.
Does August have a second birth flower?
Yes. Alongside the gladiolus, August is also associated with the poppy — choose whichever speaks to you.
Can I add the matching birthstone?
Yes. Many of our birth flower designs let you add the month's birthstone, so a single piece carries both your flower and stone.
How long does a personalized piece take?
Each piece is made to order, so production takes about 2-3 weeks, with a total delivery time of roughly 3-4 weeks.
More birth flowers: ← July: Larkspur | September: Aster →
Part of our birth flowers by month series — find the bloom that's yours.
