September birth flower · Ipomoea purpurea
Morning Glory meaning & symbolism
The morning glory stands for affection and love that lasts a lifetime. Here's what each color means, where the flower comes from, and how to use it.
Morning Glory color meanings
- Blue: trust
- Purple: affection
History & folklore
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.
In birth flower charts it's paired with the aster.
Fun facts
- Each flower lasts a single day.
- Morning glory seeds are toxic if eaten.
As a tattoo
A climbing vine with trumpet blooms suits designs that wrap the arm or ankle. See more September birth flower tattoo ideas.
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Questions, answered
What does a morning glory symbolize?
The morning glory symbolizes affection and love that lasts a lifetime.
What month is the morning glory birth flower?
Morning Glory is a birth flower for September.
What do morning glory colors mean?
Blue: trust; Purple: affection.
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