I grow August Pioneer in Massachusetts. It seems to be a slow starter for me. The first time I planted it was in the fall. It did not do well over the winter. I got some more and planted in the late spring. No bloom the first year and slow growth. The next year, some bloom and bigger clumps. This year it is blooming it's fool head off. I think you need to be patient with it or plant a lot of it. I attached a picture of it blooming today, 8/14/21. Sorry it is blurry. I think I planted 8 fans in a square so the bloom is multiple plants. I may get more.
