This grew up in one of my pots. I do not know what it is. I did not plant it. Whatever it is, it found its way into and overwintered in the pot.
It is rather cute and I am more than happy to nurture it, assuming it isn't some invasive weed, but I have never seen it before.
This is the plant. The upright stalks are about 8 inches tall. Dark green and purple. (that's my favorite rhodie in the background, just coming into bloom)
formatting link
is the blossom head, about an inch across. As you can see, there are multiple flower buds on it.
formatting link
is one of the flowers - about half inch across and white.
formatting link