locally called frostflower because it blooms in October before thefirst frosttentatively identified as Calico AsterAster lateriflorusflowers of different ages with disk flowers of changing colors (first yellow, then purple) are on the plant at the same time7 photos are 100x eyeclops;
Description: English: Calico aster in Indiana. Date: 27 October 2020. Source: Own work. Author: Eewilson. Camera location40° 11′ 25.4″ N, 85° 26′ 06.57″ WView all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 40.190389; -85.435158.
Description: English: Calico aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) along the Boardwalk Trail, Spicer Lake Nature Preserve. Date: 6 October 2021, 12:21:34. Source: Own work. Author: Chris Light.
Description: English: Calico aster in September in Indiana. About 3 ft tall, showing coppery leaves. Date: 29 September 2020, 15:36:18. Source: Own work. Author: Eewilson. Camera location40° 11′ 26.33″ N, 85° 26′ 05.76″ WView all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 40.190647; -85.434933.