{"id":7259,"date":"2022-08-29T16:02:29","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T16:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=7259"},"modified":"2022-08-29T16:22:49","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T16:22:49","slug":"facts-about-septembers-birth-flowers-aster-and-morning-glory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/facts-about-septembers-birth-flowers-aster-and-morning-glory\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts about September\u2019s Birth Flowers: Aster and Morning Glory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/content\/birth-month-flowers-and-their-meanings\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Birth flowers (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Birth flowers<\/a> are thought to represent certain characteristics of individuals born in that month. For example, since June\u2019s birth flower is the rose, those born that month are considered to be loving, friendly and warm while December\u2019s flower, the narcissus, symbolizes good fortune and hope\u2013 all the things you wish for in the upcoming new year. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know someone who celebrates their birthday this month, instead of the usual gift card, give them a bouquet of their birth flower to make their day extra meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In this Healthy Insight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#Header1\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What are September&#8217;s birth flowers?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header2\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What are the uses of aster?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header3\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What do aster flowers symbolize?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header4\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What have been the uses of morning glory over time?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header5\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What does the morning glory symbolize?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header6\" class=\"rank-math-link\">List of birth months and flowers<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\"><strong>What are September\u2019s birth flowers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>September\u2019s two late-blooming birth flowers, morning glory and aster, harken the end of summer and the beginning of a new season. Both flowers represent numerous qualities as you\u2019ll see below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aster-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"September birth flowers aster\" class=\"wp-image-8019\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aster-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aster-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aster-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aster.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\"><strong>What are the uses of aster?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Originating in North America but now found growing across Europe and enjoyed worldwide, the aster displays starburst clusters of delicate petals resembling a daisy. Depending on the variety, asters can be 1 to 6 feet in height. Although the petals are historically purple, you will also find pink, white, blue and red asters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leaves and roots were used medicinally by Native Americans, but today gardeners and farmers. grow asters to add color to their garden or to provide and important late-season food for pollinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header3\"><strong>What do aster flowers symbolize?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name aster is derived from the Greek word for \u201cstar\u201d which originates from the Greek goddess Astraea. According to the story, Astraea was so upset about the lack of stars in the sky that she cried tears of sadness. Miraculously when her tears feel to the ground, star-shaped aster flowers sprung up. Asters are associated with wisdom, love and faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/morning-glory-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"september birth flowers morning glory\" class=\"wp-image-8020\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/morning-glory-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/morning-glory-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/morning-glory-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/morning-glory.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header4\"><strong>What have been the uses of morning glory over time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no mystery surrounding the name of the morning glory \u2013 they bloom in the morning! The flowers last just one day, fading a few hours after sunset. Fortunately, they bloom frequently and last until the first frost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on which botanic reference you use, there may be up to 9,000 different species of morning glories and even more hybrids. While the vast majority are on a vine, some are shrubs. Flowers can be red, blue, white or pink and range in width from one to eight inches. The one trait they usually share is funnel-shaped blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morning glories can be somewhat weedy and may smother out other plants or climb up road signs if not controlled. They are, however, a valuable food source for hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and moths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chinese were the first to use the morning glory medicinally, mainly as a laxative. Indigenous people of Mexico used it for religious rituals and early American settlers used it for a variety of health issues including joint pain and digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header5\"><strong>What does the morning glory symbolize?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the tenacity of the morning glory, it has come to generally symbolize strength and resilience to overcome adversity and ability to achieve hopes and dreams. Different colors can, however, represent further characteristics as seen below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White \u2013 purity<\/li><li>Red \u2013 passion<\/li><li>Pink \u2013 romance<\/li><li>Blue \u2013 respect, trust<\/li><li>Purple \u2013 beauty<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header6\"><strong>List of birth months and flowers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>January: <a aria-label=\"Carnation and Snowdrop (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/januarys-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Carnation and Snowdrop<\/a><\/li><li>February: <a aria-label=\"Violet and Primrose (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/februarys-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Violet and Primrose<\/a><\/li><li>March: <a aria-label=\"Daffodil and Jonquil (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/march-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Daffodil and Jonquil<\/a><\/li><li>April: <a aria-label=\"Daisy and Sweet Pea (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/april-birth-flowers-daisy-sweet-pea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Daisy and Sweet Pea<\/a><\/li><li>May: <a aria-label=\"Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/may-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn<\/a><\/li><li>June: <a aria-label=\"Rose and Honeysuckle (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/june-rose-honeysuckle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Rose and Honeysuckle<\/a><\/li><li>July: <a aria-label=\"Larkspur and Water Lily (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/julys-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Larkspur and Water Lily<\/a><\/li><li>August: <a aria-label=\"Gladiolus and Poppy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/august-flowers-gladiolus-poppy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Gladiolus and Poppy<\/a><\/li><li>September: <a aria-label=\"Aster and Morning Glory (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/facts-about-septembers-birth-flowers-aster-and-morning-glory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Aster and Morning Glory<\/a><\/li><li>October: <a aria-label=\"Marigold and Cosmos (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/october-birth-flowers-marigold-cosmos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Marigold and Cosmos<\/a><\/li><li>November: <a aria-label=\"Chrysanthemum and Peony (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/november-birth-flowers-chrysanthemum-peony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Chrysanthemum and Peony<\/a><\/li><li>December: <a aria-label=\"Narcissus and Holly (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/december-birth-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Narcissus and Holly<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For thousands of years flowers have been used to express feelings, complement a garden, heal various health conditions, or add fragrance to the air. Aromatherapy using floral and essential oils is enormously popular and Botanic Choice carries a huge array of them for many occasions. Whether you\u2019re looking to create a calm or energizing atmosphere, you\u2019re sure to find the perfect scent right here. Check out our aromatherapy today! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#Header0\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Back To Top\u25b2<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Natural-Remedies\/Essential-Oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/JuneFlowerscta.jpg\" alt=\"Browse Essential Oils\" class=\"wp-image-7954\" width=\"240\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/JuneFlowerscta.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/JuneFlowerscta-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Birth flowers are thought to represent certain characteristics of individuals born in that month. For example, since June\u2019s birth flower is the rose, those born that month are considered to be loving, friendly and warm while December\u2019s flower, the narcissus, symbolizes good fortune and hope\u2013 all the things you wish for in the upcoming new [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":7264,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7259"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7259"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8242,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7259\/revisions\/8242"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7264"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}