Maximillian Sunflowers are the final bloom of the garden, always coming into their own just before (or sometimes just during) the first storm of winter moves into town. Annually, this makes their bloom that much sweeter, to know that its beauty is so temporary before its large stalks are crushed by snow or wind or rain.
For today, though, its blooms are vibrant and perfect as if it were only an early day in September and many warm days were yet to come.