Popsugar Lifestyle Flowers What Are Birth Flowers? Birth Flowers Are a Real Thing, and You Need to Know the Meaning Behind Yours ASAP 2 June, 2017 by Maggie Winterfeldt View On One Page Photo 8 of 12 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 8 August: Poppy and Gladiolus Maybe it's because they contain the sedative opium, but poppies are known as a symbol of sleep, death, and peace. Gladiolus, conversely, represent strength, moral integrity, and infatuation. Previous Next Start Slideshow Flowers