If you're looking for a short (1-2ft.) pretty purple fall bloomer that is able to thrive in moist soil and full or partial sun, try the Bottle Gentian. The unique flower petals are fused creating a bottle-shaped tube. The only pollinators that are able to muscle their way into the strange flower bottles are bumble bees. It's pretty fun to watch. I'm assuming that the advantage to the Gentian may be that this obstacle course ensures a nice heavy dusting of pollen.(?)
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