September Birth Flower: What Aster & Morning Glory Mean

The birth flowers for September are the aster and the morning glory. The aster is a familiar face in our cooler, used in purple, white, and yellow varieties, while the morning glory is a garden vine we don't cut for arrangements. Here's what each one means, and how our design team actually works aster into a September birthday bouquet in Central Ohio.

What Are the Birth Flowers for September?

September is one of only two months with two birth flowers instead of one. Between the two, the aster is the one you'll actually find in a bouquet, since morning glory is a garden vine and not a cut flower. At Milano's, asters show up in the shop constantly, in shades of purple, white, and a sunny yellow relative called solidago, so it's a flower our designers know well.

The Aster: Meaning and Symbolism

What Does the Aster Symbolize?

The aster's name comes from the Greek word for "star," and its meaning follows the shape: love, wisdom, faith, and a bit of quiet patience. One old Greek legend says the goddess Astraea looked down at the earth and wept because she couldn't find any stars there, and wherever her tears landed, asters bloomed. It's also the traditional flower for a 20th wedding anniversary, so it carries a little "lasting love" symbolism along with everything else.

Aster Colors We Work With

In the shop, the aster we reach for most is the classic purple, followed closely by white. We also work with solidago, which has the same tiny daisy-like blooms but in a bright yellow, and it pairs beautifully with the other two. All three give an arrangement what we'd call a garden feel, a little less formal than an all-rose bouquet.

The Morning Glory: Meaning and Symbolism

Morning glory earns its name honestly. The trumpet-shaped blooms open at sunrise and close again by afternoon, sometimes within just a few hours. That short life span is exactly why the flower has come to symbolize a love that renews itself every day, along with affection and the beauty of living in the moment.

Why You Won't Find Morning Glory in a Bouquet

Because morning glory closes up so quickly once it's cut, it isn't a flower we use in arrangements. It's a garden and vine flower, not a florist flower. If you're celebrating a September birthday and want to nod to both birth flowers, we'd point you toward the aster for the bouquet itself and let the morning glory's meaning be part of the story you share in the card.

How We Use Asters in September Arrangements

Pairing Asters with Fall Colors

One of the things we like about asters, especially the purple ones, is how well they work with a fall palette. Purple sits comfortably next to yellow and orange, so asters blend right into September and October arrangements that lean into that early-fall look, which matters here in Columbus, where football season and homecoming both pick up this time of year. We'll often use asters as an accent alongside roses, dahlias, or a mixed fall design, the same way our White and Yellow Roses arrangement uses palms and small white filler blooms to round out its look.

We also hear from customers who aren't fans of traditional filler flowers like baby's breath or limonium. Asters give us a different option: a small, daisy-like bloom that adds texture without feeling like an afterthought, even next to something as classic as a dozen roses or lilies.

Caring for Asters: A Few Tips from Our Florists

Asters need a slightly different approach than most of the flowers we carry. We typically hydrate our flowers in a floral preservative solution, but with asters, we stick to plain tap water instead, since the preservative tends to brown the tips. Once they're hydrated, care is straightforward:

• Change the water every couple of days and keep the vase topped off
• Remove any foliage that sits below the waterline
• Trim the stems at an angle every few days
• Remove any blooms that start to fade so they don't affect the rest of the arrangement

Why Asters Are a Great Choice for a September Birthday

We'll be honest: asters aren't going to steal the spotlight from a dozen red roses, and that's not really their job. What they do well is add a different kind of texture and a bit of a garden feel to an arrangement, which is a nice option for anyone who wants their birthday flowers to feel a little more personal than a standard bouquet. Since September is their birth month flower, working aster into a birthday arrangement is also just a meaningful little touch, even if the recipient never asks about it.

Sending September Birthday Flowers in Central Ohio

If you're shopping for someone with a September birthday, our team can build an arrangement around aster and a fall-inspired color palette, or work it into a design featuring roses, lilies, or whatever the birthday person loves most. Since we also make and deliver plants, balloons, and candy from the same shop, it's easy to round out a September birthday gift with a balloon or a box of candy alongside the flowers.

We offer same-day flower delivery across Central Ohio, including Worthington, Powell, Dublin, Lewis Center, Delaware, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Hilliard, Plain City, Clintonville, and the Ohio State area, when orders come in early enough for our team to design and route the delivery. Browse our birthday flower arrangements online, or call 614-889-1001 and our team can help you build a September birthday bouquet around the aster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the birth flowers for September?

September has two birth flowers: the aster and the morning glory. The aster is the one used in cut-flower arrangements, while the morning glory is a garden vine flower valued mainly for its meaning and symbolism.

What does the aster flower symbolize?

The aster symbolizes love, wisdom, faith, and patience. It's also the traditional flower for a 20th wedding anniversary.

Can I get a bouquet with morning glory flowers?

No. Morning glory is a vine flower that closes within hours of being cut, so it isn't used in florist arrangements. We recommend the aster instead for a September birth-flower bouquet.

What colors do aster flowers come in?

The most common aster colors we use are purple and white, along with a bright yellow relative called solidago. All three work well together or paired with roses, lilies, and fall-toned flowers.

Is aster a good flower for a birthday arrangement?

Yes. Asters add a garden-style, daisy-like texture to arrangements and work as a thoughtful alternative to traditional filler flowers like baby's breath or limonium, especially for someone with a September birthday.

Can I get same-day flower delivery for a September birthday in Central Ohio?

Yes. Milano's UpTowne Florist offers same-day flower delivery across Central Ohio, including Worthington, Powell, Dublin, Delaware, Lewis Center, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Hilliard, Plain City, and Clintonville, when orders are placed early enough for our team to design and route the delivery.