November 13, 2017

Location: Fellsmere, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

This is a plant in the Liatris genus
Also known as Blazing Star.
It grows well in dry, sandy soil.
And makes tasty butterfly nectar.

(Thanks to Jim Stahl for the help with the ID!)

Sources: Natives for Your Neighborhood - Blazing Star

Photo and text © 2017 Dee Fairbanks Simpson