🌸 Aster meaning & symbolism
The aster is a birth flower for September and traditionally symbolises love, patience and wisdom. Asters are star-shaped daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer and autumn, often in purple and blue.
Aster facts
- The name comes from the Greek word for "star".
- Asters are an important late-season food source for bees and butterflies.
- In some traditions, asters were placed on graves as a symbol of remembrance.
The other September birth flower is the morning glory. See the September birthstone and birth flowers.
Birth flowers by month
- Jan · Carnation
- Jan · Snowdrop
- Feb · Violet
- Feb · Primrose
- Mar · Daffodil
- Mar · Jonquil
- Apr · Daisy
- Apr · Sweet pea
- May · Lily of the valley
- May · Hawthorn
- Jun · Rose
- Jun · Honeysuckle
- Jul · Larkspur
- Jul · Water lily
- Aug · Gladiolus
- Aug · Poppy
- Sep · Aster
- Sep · Morning glory
- Oct · Marigold
- Oct · Cosmos
- Nov · Chrysanthemum
- Dec · Narcissus
- Dec · Holly
Frequently asked questions
What does the aster symbolise?
The aster traditionally symbolises love, patience and wisdom.
What month is the aster the birth flower for?
The aster is a birth flower for September. The other September birth flower is the morning glory.