Late-season blooms track a warm stretch

September 22, 2026

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and Hoary Tansyaster were observed in bloom 14 times around Salt Lake City between September 8 and 21, with other native species also in flower.¹ The past 30 days averaged 3.3°F warmer than normal, and August 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record for Salt Lake County.^2, 3 Extended warmth may be sustaining late-season nectar sources into fall.

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This post was last corrected on September 29, 2026.

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