September Birth Flower: Aster and Morning Glory
The September birth flowers are the aster and the morning glory — symbols of wisdom, faith and affection. Their meanings, colours and how to give them.
Everyone born in September has two birth flowers: the aster and the morning glory. Together they speak of wisdom, faith and affection — gentle, star-like flowers for the turn into autumn. Here is what each one means, the colours to choose, and how to give them.
Aster — September's main birth flower
The aster is the primary September birth flower, its name meaning "star" for its radiant, star-shaped bloom. It symbolises wisdom, faith, valour and love — an elegant, thoughtful flower for the first month of autumn. Asters come in soft purples, pinks, blues and whites, usually with a bright golden centre, and bring a daisy-like charm with a little more depth of colour. Long-lasting and pretty, they make a lovely, affectionate birthday flower.
Morning glory — September's secondary flower
The morning glory is September's second birth flower, the climbing vine whose trumpet blooms open with the morning sun and close by afternoon. It symbolises affection, and the preciousness of a brief, beautiful moment — a gentle reminder to treasure the day. Its blooms come in vivid blues, purples, pinks and whites. As a climbing flower it is rarely a cut stem, so its affectionate spirit is usually carried by the aster and other soft autumn blooms.
What September's birth flowers mean
September's pairing is thoughtful and warm: the aster's wisdom and faith, the morning glory's affection. It is a reflective, affectionate combination, fitting for the gentle turn from summer into autumn. For the full tradition, see our flower meanings and symbolism guide.
Aster colours
Asters come in a soft, autumnal range, and the colours carry their own notes: purple (the classic) for wisdom and dignity, pink for sensitivity and love, blue for faith and depth, and white for purity and new beginnings. The purple aster with its golden eye is the signature September look — gentle, wise and warm.
How to give September birth flowers
For a September birthday, asters in soft purples, pinks and blues make a pretty, affectionate bouquet with a gentle early-autumn feel. Mix them with other seasonal blooms and a little warm colour to mark the turn of the season. A card noting that the aster means wisdom and affection adds a thoughtful, personal touch to the gift.
Frequently asked questions
What is the birth flower for September?
September has two birth flowers: the aster (the primary) and the morning glory (the secondary). The aster means wisdom and faith; the morning glory means affection.
What does September's aster symbolise?
Wisdom, faith, valour and love. Its name means "star," and its star-shaped bloom has long made it a flower of thoughtfulness and affection.
What does the morning glory mean?
Affection and the beauty of a brief, precious moment — its blooms open with the morning and fade by afternoon, a gentle reminder to treasure the day.
September birthdays, always in stock
Asters and the soft early-autumn palette are ones we select year-round in the full colour range. At Vibra we source across Colombia and Ecuador, fresh and long-lasting. See the complete birth flowers by month guide, or tell us what your birthday range needs and we will keep it stocked.
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