
1. Wildflower growing by the water.

2. Close up of the blooms in #1.

3. In the Butterfly Garden at Mead Gardens.

4. These are known as Mexican Sunflowers or Tree Marigolds (Tithonia diversifolia). They can grow to more than 12 feet in height.

5. Close up of a Mexican Sunflower.

6. Sunflower detail with wasp (?) -- I think it is a wasp.

7. Fading blooms.

8. Interior

9. Peeking inside.

10. Another bloom in the Butterfly Garden.
Since winter is setting in for some of you, I thought I'd send you a bit of color and warmth from Florida. Enjoy!