What is the September Birth Flower?

The September birth flower is the aster, with the morning glory as its second bloom. Both have marked September birthdays for generations, the aster standing for wisdom and the morning glory for love and affection.

Each one carries its own history, symbolism, and quiet charm. Together, they give anyone born this month two genuinely different ways to celebrate, part of a birth-flower tradition that gives every month its own bloom.

September Birth Flowers: Why Are There Two?

September carries two birth flowers because the tradition grew slowly over many centuries. The custom traces back to ancient Rome, where flowers marked birthdays and celebrations. Over time, the aster settled in as the primary bloom, and the morning glory joined it as a second, more symbolic companion.

Two flowers in one month is more common than it sounds, much like having an alternate birthstone. September's pairing works the same way; the aster carries the tradition as the main bloom, while the morning glory brings its own story and symbolism alongside it.

September Birth Flower: The Aster

The aster is loved for its star-shaped petals, and its name comes from the Greek word for star. It blooms from late summer into autumn, which makes it a natural fit for September and a beautiful, giftable choice for a birthday arrangement.

Symbolism and Meaning

In the old language of flowers, the aster spoke of patience and devoted love. Today it carries wisdom, faith, good fortune, and a quiet wish for brighter days ahead.

September Birth Flower: The Morning Glory

The morning glory is a trumpet-shaped vine that opens with the sunrise and closes by afternoon. That daily rhythm shaped its meaning, tying it to love, affection, and the fleeting beauty of life's tender moments.

Symbolism and Culture

The morning glory also speaks to renewed hope, as each faded bloom gives way to a fresh one the next morning. In Japan, morning glories, called asagao, are celebrated at their own summer festivals.

Because the bloom fades within hours of cutting, the morning glory is loved more as September's symbolic flower than as a stem for a bouquet. Its meaning is just as worth sharing, even when the aster is the one that arrives at the door.

How to Choose the Right September Bloom

Choosing your September birthday flowers is easier with a few simple cues in mind:

• Match their style: Classic and calm suits soft aster tones; free-spirited suits brighter, fuller arrangements

• Pick a palette: Soft pastels for elegance, or brighter tones for a cheerful bouquet

• Make it personal: A birth flower lands best with a note on why you chose it

A soft, colourful arrangement can echo the aster's gentle symbolism while brightening a birthday. Asters mix beautifully with other blooms, the kind of cheerful pairing you will find across our summer flower bouquets.

At our flower shop in Vaughan, we design each arrangement by hand, so the gift feels personal from the very first bloom.

Keeping Your Arrangement Fresh

A little care helps a September arrangement stay fresh for as long as possible.

• Trim the stems on an angle: A fresh diagonal cut helps every bloom drink

• Change the water every two to three days: Clean water keeps the colours bright and lasting

• Keep it cool: Set the arrangement out of direct sun and away from heating vents

Share the Meaning of September's Blooms

September's two flowers each carry a story of their own. The aster leans toward wisdom and calm; the morning glory toward affection and a free, joyful spirit.

At La Belle Fleur, our florists build each arrangement by hand from fresh, seasonal blooms, so an aster arrangement feels made for one person alone. When you know who it's for, order same day flower delivery in Vaughan and the GTA and leave the rest to us.