One of Ohio’s native perennials–likely on display in some Rossford yards–is the late-blooming New England aster.

“It blooms from late August through most of September in most areas, and blooming can last well into November in some years,” said Rossford resident Bill Heban who shot this photo in September 2017.

Because of its late bloom, it can become a main attraction for nectar-seeking butterflies,…