When I saw your photos, at first I thought it is this:
But no, since this one is clematis, or what's left of its "fruit" in February.
But I got your flower in the garden too (maybe not exactly the same variety):
That is how it looks before it becomes that hairy ball from your photos.
Thank you so much for sharing this photo!
Now it totally makes sense 😄 I had no idea that this beautiful flower turns into that fluffy "hairball" I photographed!
Really appreciate you showing me this – nature is full of surprises 🌸✨