September birth flower · Aster amellus (and Symphyotrichum)

Aster meaning & symbolism

The aster stands for love, wisdom, faith and patience. Here's what each color means, where the flower comes from, and how to use it.

Aster color meanings

Purple: wisdom and royalty
White: purity
Pink: love and sensitivity
Red: devotion

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History & folklore

Aster means "star" in Greek, after the flower's star-shaped head. In Greek myth asters sprang from the tears of the goddess Astraea, and the ancient Greeks burned aster leaves to drive away serpents. Asters are the traditional flower for a 20th wedding anniversary.

In birth flower charts it's paired with the morning glory.

Fun facts

Many American asters were moved to the genus Symphyotrichum in 1994, but gardeners still call them asters.
Asters are a key late-season nectar source for monarch butterflies.

As a tattoo

Starry asters look lovely in clusters. A small purple aster sprig is a common September choice, often drawn with a few buds. See more September birth flower tattoo ideas.

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Aster gifts

Aster necklaces on Amazon →Aster botanical prints on Amazon →

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Questions, answered

What does a aster symbolize?

The aster symbolizes love, wisdom, faith and patience.

What month is the aster birth flower?

Aster is a birth flower for September.

What do aster colors mean?

Purple: wisdom and royalty; White: purity; Pink: love and sensitivity; Red: devotion.