was observed flowering on October 13, 2026 in Arlington Township, Michigan, with additional sightings through mid-October.1 The species is in its natural fall bloom window.1 Mean daily temperatures over the past 30 days were 1.4°F above normal, and October 2025 ranked 19th warmest on the 131-year county record, supporting early or prolonged blooming in the aster family.1
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