11/22/23

 It's Wildflower Wednesday here on the Blog!  Today's image is a little different due to the fact that it was taken past bloom.  These are Asters, most likely Heath Asters which are the most common in our area, after they have bloomed and have dried out.  They are shorter than normal Asters, most likely because they grew late due to the field being worked by farmers.  Farmers would prefer not to have it in their fields as it lowers the quality of their hay.  I think they are very photogenic flowers whether in bloom or past where they develop these puffballs to spread their seeds.

3/29/23

 It's Wildflower Wednesday here on the Blog!  Today's flower is Aster.  I believe this variety is Heath Aster.  It blooms in September and October mainly and is one of the last flowers to be blooming in autumn.  It is one of the most common Asters in Kansas.  This one is a volunteer at the edge of my garden.  A very nice coincidence.

10/6/21

 It's Wildflower Wednesday here on the Blog!  There have been a lot to choose from to take photos of these days.  The Asters are in bloom.  I believe this variety is called a Heath Aster.  It is a volunteer in one of my gardens.

10/14/20

 It's Wildflower Wednesday!  Today's image is of one that is currently blooming and is usually one of the last flowers to bloom for the year here in Kansas.  This is Heath Aster which grows on stiff stems in an upright shape with many branches.  The flower centers can be yellow to a reddish purple as seen in this image.  I captured this group blooming in my yard this past week.  Their roots can go as deep as 8 feet making them very drought hardy.