@scalzi Next time you're in Maryland, let someone talk you into going to EW Becks in Sykesville. Their parking lot is a riot of purple coneflowers, their food is good, and the view out the front windows is of the independent bookstore across the street.
@scalzi While walking to the space museum with one of my wee ones, I ran into some flowers just like that and snapped a photo so I could look it up later. Instead, you've answered my question without my having asked! Thank you!