This is Gaillardia Aristata that was planted from seed in 2009. This one is neat in that each petal is trumpet like in form. Bees like to have their picture taken on this flower.
This is called passion flower. It is a treat to watch this flower open. Prior to opening, the speckled arms with pads are vertical. As it opens, the pads are first visible and bright yellow. As it continues to open, the speckled arms swing down to a horizontal position with the yellow pads facing down. A neat thing is that the pads swivel like some dust mops do, and can give a good dusting of pollen to insects (bees) that crawl under it.
