New England aster was flowering on 2026-11-04 in Groton, Massachusetts

November 5, 2026

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was flowering on 2026-11-04 in Groton, Massachusetts.¹ This fall-flowering native aster typically peaks in mid to late October but extends its bloom through early November in warmer years; the October mean high of 3.3°F above normal likely sustained flowering into the first week of November.²

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