See the thread below. Did your blooms look anything like that? I've since read it was probably a plant infected with Aster Yellows. The plant was fully developed, looked healthy til the buds opened.

Here is a link that might be useful: Possibly aster yellows

thanks! that looks like it might be the case. This is three buds on two plants yesterday :(

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