Deptford Pink (Dianthus armeria), a beautiful flower native to Europe, naturalized in North America.

I tend to want all natives, except the ones that aren’t. The ones that I have a sentimental attachment to. Like the Lavender in this photo. It’s native to the Middle East and India. Oh but it’s a wonderful plant.

The Deptford Pink shows up in random places up here on the mountain. I don’t discourage it. It’s most welcome and the pollinators, like this Sleepy Orange (Eurema nicippe) appreciate it too.

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