Aster Meaning and Symbolism

Aster Cultural Significance

Renowned American poet, Robert Frost, is known for his poetic descriptions of rural life. In his famous poem “A Late Walk” he describes a solitary walk through a somber landscape. In the end he refers to the aster flower as an emblem of hope.

I end not far from my going forth

By picking the faded blue

Of the last remaining aster flower

To carry again to you.

Aster Facts

• Asters are known as being drought resistant and are great for desert landscaping.
• Bushy aster species have seeds that are shaped like parachutes and travel by way of wind.
• There are over 600 species included within the Aster genus, which shares the same family as the daisy.
• Asters are composite flowers, meaning that they are made of a central core of many tiny flowers surrounded by long petals.

Aster Uses

In Chinese culture, the aster is used as a medicinal herb that’s effective for treating a wide variety of ailments, from hangovers to epilepsy. When brewed as a tea, asters can aid in digestion as well.

The aster is also used as a holistic remedy for various respiratory ailments such as coughs, lung deficiencies and asthma. It is effective as a decongestant for the lungs, especially during cold and flu season. This medicinal herb can also be quite effective as a relaxant by increasing blood circulation.

Would you like to see more varieties of this playful wildflower? Check out our bouquets that feature various types of asters, including Matsumoto and Monte Cristo asters!

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