Fuzzy Purple Asters up high near tree line. It seems that when you ascend up towards the tundra the Asters become more fuzzy. A fur coat to protect against the chilly nights?
The butterflies like them as much as I do.
Photographed in August near tree-line in Central Colorado.
nature has no boss 
Very nice photos. I like their fuzziness.
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Thanks.
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Beautifully detailed photo, Mike. Alpine flowers are lovely. I suspect fuzziness slows desiccation from the near-constant wind?
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Hi Eliza, I am not sure about desiccation as I always considered warmth. I will have to dig into it a bit. Thanks for the alternate hypothesis.
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Beautiful photos! I love their lilac color.
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They are a wonderful color and it is nice to find them blooming away while many of the other wildflowers have finished doing their ting for the season.
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Delightful. Late fall flowers are so full of joy and promise.
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Hi Jen and thanks for stopping by the blog and leaving some feedback as we really appreciate it.
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