displayed open flowers on 2026-10-14 while simultaneously showing colored and falling leaves.1 The introduced species has been observed in bloom throughout September and October despite autumn leaf senescence, likely enabled by temperatures averaging 0.5°F above normal over the past 30 days.1 Extended flowering into fall may alter its role in the coastal ecosystem.1
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