I noticed, in front of the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth, a plant I had never seen before. It had long branches like a shrub with rather narrow long leaves. It was entirely green except for the very ends which were vivid red and yellow. Does anyone know what this might be? Thanks

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Can anyone tell me the difference between the asters Alert and the Archbishop? I don't know which one I have in my garden, it rarely gets to bloom because it usually freezes before that time. This year has been so nice it is blooming beautifully.