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Hi Eel!
Also, that looks like purple dead nettle. If it is, it’s good for pollinators and edible, but also will spread like wildfire if left unchecked and choke out what you might otherwise want to grow there. I keep a patch contained but it’s a constant battle to keep it in.

Came here to mention the dead nettles too. They make a decent pesto.

That’s exactly what I use mine for!
The pecans and garlic are from my yard. It's a forage meal without having to hunt things down.
I’m jealous you’ve got a pecan tree in your yard. Wrong zone for me but there’s a couple of untended black walnuts near by that I harvest from and there’s always some garlic to be found.
I've been wondering what those are, they're beautiful! This photo was taken at the local park a couple blocks from my apartment. I live in the PNW and pretty much most plants will flourish here, so it's good to hear that it's something that's good for pollinators. I wonder if I should inform the park staff, it's a popular place.
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