Description: Numerous purple-violet flowers with distinctive orange
centers grow on a branching stalk at the top of the plant. These
perennials are up to 4 feet tall, with dense leaves covered by bristly
hairs. The late-blooming wildflowers attract just about every insect
active in late summer, including butterflies, moths, honeybees,
bumblebees, halictid bees, hoverflies and various other flies, beetles.
These flowers are my favorite for color contrast. The beautiful purple
rays offset with the brilliant deep orange-yellow center provides the
perfect color backdrop for just about any insect photograph.
Bloom time: From August through October. |
