I only planted a Fall Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) a week ago, and already since then it has burst into bloom and is being visited by pollinators.
In the upper left of the photograph above is a bee, genus Megachile. Most, although not all, of these bees cut small pieces of leaf to line their nests, hence a common name of leafcutter bee. These solitary bees are important pollinators that make their homes in natural cavities or burrows in the ground.
Here’s a close-up photo:
[…] I introduced a new small Fall Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) plant last year in my front pollinator garden. Over the winter, it froze back, but I am already seeing vigorous growth from the ground. I just love seeing plants wake up in the spring! […]
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I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
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