this was a new seedling blooming this past summer. purple with dark purple eyezone and white in the throat. all on a curling star form with open spaces between the petals…
purple and white
a north east ohio garden
an ongoing experiment in the dirt, 35 plus years
a north east ohio garden 
Great Photo, and a beautiful flower.
Thanks Dan. This one is one of my favorites from the summer. When it came up I went to check if any others were indexed wondering if this is the best image. There may be another but so far it is not tagged. Now if I can move it to the keeper bed without loosing it.
It certainly is a keeper.
Could be the Vikings team’s flower
Me thinks they might have to turn in their viking cards. My traditional answer would be I think I’ve heard of that sport. Rumor has it there is even such a team here in cleveland. Yes the Browns cured me.
As a Steeler fan, I have to now respect the Browns. I don’t want to but there it is.
Don’t worry it probably will not endure the 2nd meeting
Not so sure.
Stunning beauty and colors.
Thanks Damyanti. It is one of the ones that stunned me this summer. Glad you enjoy it !