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Steve And Muffin’s Wildflowers #52.
Hi everyone, welcome back! Today’s wildflower is the “smooth blue aster”. We have several different species of asters in this area, however, this will be the last one shown since several of them are so similar that it’s hard to see the difference in a picture. This pic was taken on a cloudy day and was the only plant around. The next day was sunny, but the plant was gone, ripped out of the ground! They are a fairly common aster however, but not along the path to the river. Anyway, it likes sunny locations, in dry open forested areas and fields, also in prairies. It is a native wildflower that grows from 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90cm) tall and blooms from August to October, even later in more southern areas. It does good in a wildflower garden and is great for late season pollinating insects. The flowers are about 1 inch (2.5cm) across with 15 to 30 petals. They can be found across Canada except on the east coast, and across the US except in California. I hope you have a wonderful day and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
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Steve`s Country 
I love the colour of this aster ! Excellent info ! Have a great day ! And Muffin too ! ☕️☕️🙂😻☕️☕️
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Yes, the color of these asters is quite different than other asters, so they really stand out. Hopefully there will be more blooming this year. Enjoy your day, might be a hot one!😁😻🌞📷🚶♂️🌲
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Very nice!😁
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Thanks Dusty!😀😺📷🌞
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You’re Welcome Steve!😁
How sre you today?
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Great,😁 um,🙄 if you don’t count my back which is absolutely terrible.😳😬
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😬 Ooooo…. I’m sorry😞
I hope it improves soon!
Was it hot there today?
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It was supposed to be 90 but only made 80, all that smoke blocks the sun’s rays and keeps things cooler. I’m back, was busy with a lot of comments.😁
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No worries😁 I suspected something came up.
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How’s the RLS been lately?
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You just had to ask, just the thought of it got it started!😒 Okay, not really,😁 it started a few minutes ago,😳 but we’re not on speaking terms these days.😒 When the weather cooled off, it returned. Sigh.🙄🙄
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Mine is starting this evening also… that’s why I asked. Frustrating😖
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Must be something in the air. Or something’s missing. Mine is in the left leg and both arms right now.😳
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Mine.. just the right leg.
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My left leg has always been the worst for me, but the right leg gets bad too. I’ll be back in a few minutes, don’t go away.
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I’ll be right here waiting
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I’m back, see how quick I was?
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That was quick for somethings!! 😁😁
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Had to give my back a break from sitting.
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Then do it you must!! Comfortability is very important!!
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That is so true. I think.
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I think so too😁
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Oh, oh, we’re in trouble now.😬😳
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You want to think more me??🙄🙄😁
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Did you miss a word or two in there?🤔
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For me silly!🤨
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Why do I want to think more for you silly?
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You have more time??🙄🙄🤔🤔 Is this a trick question??🤨🤨🤔🤔
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I don’t know, it was your idea.🤪😛🙄
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That’s why I need you to think for me!😁😁
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I will gladly thank for you. Thank you Steve! I’m welcome!😛😛
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That was very kind!!😊😊😊
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I thought so too. I have to go, my back is acting up too much and I just can’t sit, plus my RLS is getting worse too. It’s driving me bunkers! Good night Dusty, talk tomorrow!😁🌙😴😴
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Good Night 😴 Sorry about the RLS ! Hope you can sleep well!😁
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Me too, you too!
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Ditto!
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So beautiful and looks so delicate 🌸
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Yes, they are a very interesting wildflower, and indeed delicate.😀😺🌞📷🌼
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This one’s a pretty color
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Laugh! Start a trend
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Yes, it is very nice.
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