I walked the farm today and fell in love again with Matsumoto Asters. They are so bright and cheerful you can’t help but feel happy when you walk by them.

Matsumotos are part of the Aster family. The botanical name is “Callistephus Chenisis”. I think they are well named; Callistephus means “Beautiful Crown”. They are originally from Eastern Asia.

 

Matsumotos are also called “Rainbow Asters” as they come in a wide variety of colors – peach, yellow, light pink, dark pink, red, white lavender, purple and bi-colors.

Colorful, long-lasting and hardy, Matsumoto Asters are an excellent cut flower. They are great by themselves or in a mixed bouquet.

I found a lot of different possible meanings for Aster. They include….. Afterthought (kind of a depressing meaning). Contentment and Love (my favorite meaning). Watchful Eye. I will think of it.

Asters are the official flower for September birthdays.

Strange fact: According to Wikipedia, supporters of the 1918 Hungarian Revolution wore Aster flowers. The movement was thus dubbed the “Aster Revolution”.