Their numbers will increase over the next two weeks as the multi-colors of the tall flower meadow begin to fade. The mountain will slowly turn blue. In years to come the mountain may be bluer as the editing process gives them more room.
The blue asters are not alone. At least three species of white asters will join in. This final push can take us to the end of October depending on when the frosts arrive.
The Blue Wood Aster, Symphyotrichum cordifolium is the preferred blue aster. The New England Aster, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae is too tall and floppy and is being edited out. That will be a life time chore. I've put a dent in their numbers already though.
Look at the tall flower meadow now. It won't be the same next year. The two gardeners, nature and I, will continue to influence the outcome.
More grasses are being added.
The tallest specie of Goldenrod needs to be thinned. It will take over and crowd out diversity if left unchecked. That will be another life time chore.
But for now, the blue asters are here and the mountain is slowly turning blue.
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