Meaning Of Aster Flowers

With their wildflower beauty and lush texture, asters have long been considered an enchanted flower. In ancient times, it was thought that the perfume from their burning leaves could drive away evil serpents.

Today, they're known as a talisman of love and a symbol of patience. Also known as starworts, Michaelmas daisies or Frost flowers, the name aster is derived from the Greek word for "star," and its star-like flowers can be found in a rainbow of colors – white, red, pink, purple, lavender and blue, with mostly yellow centers. The September birth flower, asters also hold the honor of being the 20th wedding anniversary flower.

Asters produce large clusters of delicate daisy-like flowers in white, purple, lavender, pink or red. They are at times mistaken for daisies, especially the white ones. They grow in abundance and love full sun.

Some Interesting Facts about Aster

• This flower number of petals is a Fibonacci Number
• Aster plants are used as food plants by the larvae of some moths and butterflies
• There are over 600 species of asters, the most popular being the Monte Casino
• Asters have been called other names, such as "Michaelmas Daisy" and "starwort."
• Asters enjoy the spotlight, and should be grown in a sunny envireonment.

Aster flowers are a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Asteraceae family.