Gladiolus is the August Birth flower.

Glads, as they are often called, are native to tropical and South Africa and are any plant of the genus Gladiolus.

The flower was named after the gladiators because of the sword-like shaped blooms.

Gladiolus is associated with strength and courage because of their shape. They are also associated with sincerity and forthrightness.

– Red gladioli symbolize love.
– Pink gladioli symbolize compassion.
– White gladioli symbolize innocence.
– Yellow gladioli symbolize joy.
– Purple gladioli symbolize charm and grace.

See 10 interesting facts about Gladioli here