September · early autumn
September birth flower: Aster and Morning Glory
September's birth flowers are aster and morning glory, and its birthstone is sapphire. Here's what they mean and how to give them.
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September birth flower
Aster
Aster amellus (and Symphyotrichum)
The aster stands for love, wisdom, faith and patience.
Aster colors & meanings
- Purple: wisdom and royalty
- White: purity
- Pink: love and sensitivity
- Red: devotion
Aster means "star" in Greek, after the flower's star-shaped head. In Greek myth asters sprang from the tears of the goddess Astraea, and the ancient Greeks burned aster leaves to drive away serpents. Asters are the traditional flower for a 20th wedding anniversary.
Fun facts
- Many American asters were moved to the genus Symphyotrichum in 1994, but gardeners still call them asters.
- Asters are a key late-season nectar source for monarch butterflies.
September birth flower
Morning Glory
Ipomoea purpurea
The morning glory stands for affection and love that lasts a lifetime.
Morning Glory colors & meanings
- Blue: trust
- Purple: affection
Morning glories open at sunrise and close by afternoon, so in Victorian flower language they stood for love in vain and fleeting affection. Japanese gardeners have bred them into elaborate forms since the Edo period.
Fun facts
- Each flower lasts a single day.
- Morning glory seeds are toxic if eaten.
September birth flower tattoo ideas
Starry asters look lovely in clusters. A small purple aster sprig is a common September choice, often drawn with a few buds.
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Sapphire stands for wisdom, loyalty, truth and good fortune. Royal and cornflower blue are classic, but "fancy" sapphires come in pink, yellow, green, white and orange-pink padparadscha.
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Questions, answered
What is the September birth flower?
The September birth flowers are Aster and Morning Glory. Aster symbolizes love, wisdom, faith and patience.
What does the September birth flower mean?
Aster means love, wisdom, faith and patience. Morning Glory means affection and love that lasts a lifetime.
What is the September birthstone?
The September birthstone is Sapphire, a symbol of wisdom, loyalty, truth and good fortune.
What is a good September birth flower gift?
A bouquet of fresh asters, a pressed-flower or illustrated print, a birth flower necklace, or sapphire jewelry that pairs the flower and the stone.
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