Photo of the Week

This week’s featured photo was submitted by Collinwood “photographer extraordinaire” Peggy Chambers. Peggy says the pretty flower in her photo is Ironweed, scientifically known as Vernonia, and is a fascinating group of plants. They’re native to North America and are especially beloved by pollinators like butterflies and bees.

Their late-season blooms provide a crucial nectar source when many other flowers have faded. There are many different species, but they all share those distinctive purplish-red, often shaggy-looking flowers. They’re also quite hardy and can grow in various conditions.

Thank you to Peggy for sharing another one of her “Sunday afternoon walk” photos!