Western aster blooms along Iron Mountain Drive

September 25, 2026
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was observed in bloom seven times around Park City between August 26 and September 23, most recently on Iron Mountain Drive. This native understory forb blooms in fall across the foothills, typically starting mid-August and persisting through September, reflecting its role as a late-season food source for pollinators before dormancy.1

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This post was last corrected on September 29, 2026.

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