looking at tonight’s flower and reflecting. there are so many plants and creatures that have what we usually describe as weakness. yet weak or not they do survive. orchids with tiny seeds that ride the wind to find a tree branch to grow. and take years to develop into a mature plant. only one seed out of hundreds completes this journey. or plants like this one when crowded by surrounding plants is likely to be the one crowded out. then again the spring ephemerals the wild flowers that grow in the woods have found their place. they grow and bloom in the time between winter and the time the summer canopy of tree leaves claim the sun. so perhaps there is a place for this flower. here in my garden. and just perhaps our understanding of strength and weakness is confused. patience is strong. searching is strong. determination is strong. finding one’s place and surviving is strong…
a north east ohio garden 
This plant looks like it could kick some serious butt.
And that is why for safety reasons we do not allow serious in the garden. Thanks John
I knew there had to be rules.
Just no badges….
Oops
Beautiful flower, and I like your thoughts on strength and weakness, John.
Just observations from Mother Nature. What we decide is weak Mother Nature ignores and goes about her business.