Notice the Crab spider perched upon the Aster flowers just waiting for its favourite food - bees.
Below, a closer view of the Crab spider.

Below, the distinctive purple colouring of this wildflower, as well as its leave arrangement.

See also:

White Wood Aster
New England Aster
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