May 28. 2021

This is Virginia Meadowbeauty

Also known as Handsome-harry

It attracts both bees and butterflies

And grows in wetlands including wet prairies.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://www.fnps.org/plant/rhexia-spp

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson