Ahh, we’re coming into my favorite time of year. Summer is winding down and autumn is approaching. September is a month of drastic change in the natural world. The noticeably shorter days are causing chlorophyll production to taper off exposing other pigments within leaves. Adult cicadas are approaching the end of their life cycle. Summer wildflowers are winding down their display leaving room for the asters to steal the spotlight.
Asters are a large family of plants that have petals arranged around a center like the rays of the sun. Late summer and through the fall is when the majority of asters bloom. Some of the most prominent asters are sunflowers and chrysanthemums which shine like brightly colored beacons.
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