Aster
Purple and blue · Wisdom, faith and valour.
- Primary flower
- Aster
- Secondary flower
- Morning Glory
- Colour
- Purple and blue
- Meaning
- Wisdom, faith and valour.
- Birthstone
- Sapphire
The September birth flower: the Aster
September's birth flower is the aster, a star-shaped bloom whose name comes from the Greek word for star. It has long stood for wisdom and enduring love. Morning glory, its companion, opens with the dawn and signals affection.
What the September birth flower means
In the Victorian language of flowers, the Aster carried the meaning of wisdom, faith and valour. That is why it makes such a fitting birthday gift or tattoo for anyone born in September: it says something without needing words. The secondary September flower, the Morning Glory, adds its own shade of meaning for those who want a second option.
Pairing the September flower with its birthstone
September's birthstone is Sapphire, a royal blue gem. A Aster flower next to a Sapphire stone is a natural birthday pairing, especially for jewellery, cards or tattoos that combine both. Anyone born this month also falls under Virgo or Libra. See the full September overview for everything together.
Frequently asked questions
What is the September birth flower?
The September birth flower is the Aster, with the Morning Glory as a secondary flower.
What does the September birth flower mean?
The Aster traditionally means wisdom, faith and valour.
What colour is the September birth flower?
The Aster is typically purple and blue.
Birth flowers for other months
Last updated 2 July 2026.