44 birdsandblooms.com SEPTEMBER EXTRA 2019
ASTER
Aster or Symphyotrichum spp., Zones 3 to 10
These garden all-stars begin blooming in late summer,
providing lasting color through fall. No matter which hue
you choose, bees and butterflies are sure to flock to their
daisylike flowers.INDIAN BLANKET
Gaillardia pulchella, Annual
These tough growers thrive just about
anywhere. Red, yellow or bicolor flowers
burst to life in late spring and last until fall.
Seeds may be difficult to find in garden
centers but are readily available online.Texas is known for its abundance of
wildflowers, and last year’s bloom
was no exception. I love the way the
afternoon sun was highlighting this
Indian blanket as a honeybee gathered
pollen for its hive. MARY HULETTASTER
Barbara
Cornett
STANFORD,
KENTUCKYINDIAN BLANKET
Mary Hulett
NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS