Several blanket flower seed heads are covered with the first wet snow of the season, giving the illusion of giant puff balls.

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Several blanket flower seed heads are covered with the first wet snow of the season, giving the illusion of giant puff balls with sticks. The blanket flower, Gaillardia aristata, is native to the Colorado Rocky Mountains, and can add texture to any garden when left standing for the winter.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Buena Vista, Colorado - United States
Photo credit: © Shelley Dennis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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