This species was my very first plant I've grown as a kid. It brings back quite a bit of sweet memories blowing the seeds away. I called it a dandelion, but I now I know dandelions are yellow and not purple.

What plant is this? I'd like to read up on it. The white stuff on the stem is Diatomecous Earth and not mildew. Aphids are mean.

As a weed I usually see it really small and short. Never knew it could grow this tall.

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