Those days of bright sun and moderate temperatures are just right to tease out the beautiful blooms of my purple aster, prarie plant. In September, it becomes a feeding station for Monarch butterflies, heading south to Mexico, and some local bees.
This year it's a little late in its blossoming and I've only seen a few Monarchs coming by. Last year, the meaty, thick stalks were bending over from all the monarchs feeding on it's energy-rich pollen. I spent some time photographing them last year, as they paid no attention to me. All attention was on their food source.
So I wanted you all to enjoy the view I have from my dining room these days! I wait all summer, watching the stalks get thicker and taller, knowing that September will bring me a reward for my patience. Soon I'll be saving seeds for friends to start plants of their own, as well as strategically placing my own seeds in sunny places where I think that purple color will enhance my garden or make for some great background color in a photo.
Take it all in. It only lasts for about 2 weeks!
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