{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Short\u2019s aster: A beautiful late season extravaganza for pollinators","description":"Summary Late blooming native plants are crucial sources of pollen and nectar for pollinators. One of my favorite species that blooms in October, and often into early November, is Short\u2019s aster (Symphyotrichum shortii).  3 things you\u2019ll learn from this episode: The biology and life history of Short\u2019s aster. The pollinators and wildlife that use it. How to incorporate it into your garden. Resources mentioned: BONAP\u2019s range map for Short\u2019s aster  Plant Life of Kentucky: An Illustrated Guide to the Vascular Flora*  * affiliate link \u2013 We get paid a small commission for purchases made through this link, but it comes at no extra cost to you. All commissions that we receive through affiliate links goes toward producing Backyard Ecology\u2122 content. We appreciate your support. Other Backyard Ecology\u2122 resources: Black-eyed Susan: A favorite nectar source for butterflies  Discover Your Next Steps Habitat Creation Quiz  Backyard Ecology\u2122 Community  Thank you Thank you to our amazing Patrons who go above and beyond every month to provide financial support which helps us create so much free content for everyone to enjoy and learn from. ","author_name":"Backyard Ecology\u2122","author_url":"https:\/\/www.backyardecology.net\/","html":"