It prefers asters, especially, a plant called — believe it or not — a false sunflower, which is precisely what is still blooming in my yard.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-outdoors-st-1110-20231109-6pgmcdyhnfdfnabkqm5yboognm-story.html

The plants are student-grown and environmentally friendly, ranging from perennials that thrive in late summer and fall (native grasses, asters, columbine and phlox) to house plants and pumpkins.

Source: https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/ace-center-at-virginia-randolph-to-hold-fall-plant-sale/

This year the woodland asters are quite dramatic.

Source: https://www.chestertelegraph.org/2023/10/04/henry-homeyer-fall-flowers-important-food-for-butterflies-other-pollinators-and-birds/