The Asters Are Blooming

[GoDawgs]

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.

[agee]

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

[GoDawgs]

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.

[PlainJane]

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.

[bower]

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!