Another August birth flower is the poppy. Famous for its seeds, often used in recipes for everything from lemon muffins to bagels, and for its rich, bold red hue, poppies also get an unfair rap ...

August Birth Flowers: Gladiolus and Poppy The tall, eye-catching gladiolus is one of August’s two birth month flowers, along with the poppy. The gladiolus is also referred to as the sword lily ...