Asters are the official birth flower for those born in September. And just like the flower, they shine when everyone around them is beginning to fade. Asters are fragrant daisy-like perennials that bloom in the fall when many summer flowers are fading. The fall flower provides late-season nectar for pollinators and colorful beauty in the landscape. Asters are composite flowers, which means they are made of a central core of tiny flowerheads surrounded by long petals. This trait may provide some insight into the personality of those born in September - they have a grounded center with many smaller interests that grow from their central core. [caption id="attachment_1856" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by markus-spiske[/caption] This September bloom is also one of the most vibrant...