hoary tansyaster dieteria canescens flowers bloom along a rocky path in colorado with vibrant purple petals

dieteria canescens native species pollination pollinator arid beauty biodiversity bloom blooming botanical botany color colorado desert flowers ecological ecosystem flora flower flowering plant green leaves growing herbaceous hiking trail hoary tansyaster insect landscape mountain natural habitat resources nature outdoor petals ecology purple rocky path terrain seasonal spring summer sunny day thriving vegetation wildflower wildlife yellow center vibrant cluster thrives sunlit