The trees aren't turning yet but the asters are in full bloom to add some color to the place. These all came from about five or six small plants that a friend dug out of her bed for me about four years ago. I have no idea what variety they are.





I haven't seen yet all the butterflies that usually visit the aster bed. That is in keeping with the lack of butterflies in general this year. Maybe they're just late. We'll see.

How does the plant look during the hottest part of summer?

agee wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:50 am How does the plant look during the hottest part of summer?

Just non-descript green. And shorter. I try to remember to prune them before July 4th to make them more bushy but it never happens (too much other stuff going on) so they get taller by fall.

I had a nice big clump of ‘Clara Curtis’ up in my Massachusetts garden and just loved it every fall. It would turn a glorious peachy pink as soon as we had a nip in the air. Yours reminds me of her a bit.

We have wild ones in bloom here now. They are tiny, and more of a lavender color than pink. Always nice to see a splash of color when other things are long done!