Roadiepig's Fotothing

Every year, I get a few surprise volunteer plants in odd places around our property. This year was no different than the rest.

This Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) decided to pop up in the crack between my driveway and house. It's hard for me to believe that there is enough water and nutrients for this 3' tall plant to bloom this well, but I guess there is....