Rewilding My Lot

Converting a new developer lot into a nature ecosystem — my journey

Fall Aster Seems Confused

In my front pollinator garden I have a Fall Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium), which is “supposed” to bloom September to November. However, this plant has a few flowers in mid-May, and additional buds suggest there will be more. Sometimes plants will do this if they perceive an unusual climate signal, although they usually sort themselves out. I have seen premature blooms on other Fall Asters in Seguin at the same time, so it’s not just my plant.

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    This is really interesting, that they’re adjusting their bloom schedule.

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    […] plant (and others in Seguin) had a brief time of blooming in May this year, apparently confused by some environmental signal. However, now we seem back on track and […]

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Nature Lover.
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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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