Stokesia laevis

This is Stokes' aster, Stokesia laevis. Picture taken September 27, 2009.

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Scabiosa caucasica

This is Caucasian pincushion flower (Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama'). Picture taken September 27, 2009.

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Ornamental rhubarb

Here is an ornamental rhubarb plant at Purdue Horticulture Gardens, Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum 'Red Selections'. Picture taken September 21, 2009.

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Amethyst flower

Amethyst flower, Browallia viscosa 'Saphir'. Like tomatoes and potatoes, Browallia is in the Solanaceae family. Picture taken September 24, 2009.

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Ageratum (Floss flower)

This is floss flower, Ageratum houstonianum 'Leilani Blue'. Picture taken September 24, 2009. Be careful, there is another plant at Purdue Memorial Gardens that looks much like this and has a similar looking but different name, that is the Hardy Ageratum (Blue mistflower). This is confusing! Considering the potential for Ageratum houstonianum for invasiveness, it would make sense to be sure to only plant our native blue mistflower.

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Showy Autumn Crocus

Showy Autumn Crocus (Colchicum speciosum). The flowers on these plants extend into the ground, which is where the ovaries are. At Purdue Horticulture Gardens, September 24, 2009.

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Gaillardia 'Mesa Yellow'

This is a hybrid Gaillardia, 'Mesa Yellow'. Picture taken September 21, 2009.

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