🌸 Morning glory meaning & symbolism
The morning glory is a birth flower for September and traditionally symbolises affection and love. Morning glories are climbing vines with trumpet-shaped flowers in blue, purple, pink and white.
Morning glory facts
- Their flowers open in the morning and usually close by the afternoon.
- Each individual flower typically lasts only one day.
- Morning glories can grow several metres in a single season.
The other September birth flower is the aster. 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 morning glory symbolise?
The morning glory traditionally symbolises affection and love.
What month is the morning glory the birth flower for?
The morning glory is a birth flower for September. The other September birth flower is the aster.