I can remember when I was little (about 4) my aunt have a May Day party for my cousin and us running around the May pole with streamers that looked like this.
Wow how true! Those are the longest petals I've ever seen on a purple coneflower. I use to have a plant in my garden, but it never came back up last year.
I like how the white little flowers accent the purple one
It really does look like May pole ribbons! Reminded me of the recent local Young Farmers' Rally (a day of varied competitions for the young farmers of Gloucestershire). Seeing lads in their work boots attempt May pole dancing (and I have to term that loosely) was hilarious, even more so when they tried to untangle their mess of ribbons ready for the next group. Still, everyone had a fun time.
I like how the white little flowers accent the purple one