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Late Summer Wildflowers & Their Secret Lives | Cork News
Summer’s fading fast, but nature’s putting on a dazzling late-season show with wildflowers like drought-tolerant yarrow, beloved by pollinators and even ancient warriors, and knapweed—vibrant purple blooms hosting everything from butterflies to beetle larvae. Heather turns hillsides purple, fueling bees for winter and emperor moth caterpillars, while folklore whispers white heather brings luck. Bright yellow ragwort feeds toxic-loving cinnabar moth caterpillars and buzzing bees—but beware, it’s poisonous to livestock. And don’t miss devil’s-bit scabious, with its haunting blue-purple blooms…
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