Wonders of the Downside

October 1, 2008 on 12:06 pm | In General, Notes From the Garden, Photography, This and That |

The cone flower’s petals are in a constant state of looking on the downside on life, as their perky heads stand upright. They love sunny garden spots, and thrive on the sun’s rays. They can tolerate dry heat, light shade, and don’t need constant watering. When watering them, good drainage is important.

Their cone-shaped heads are usually vibrant in tone, and contrasts with the petals of the flower. They are a hardy blossom, blooming through December or January, depending when frost occurs. They are self-sowing, and can reproduce or propegate them from seeds.

The cone flower is not only popular for its vibrant beauty in the garden, but also for what some claim is their herbal or medicinal use…and is known as Echinacea in its herbal form.

~~Notes From the Garden

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I love echinacea - always planted it in my gardens..it’s such a lovely, hardy thing.

Comment by Shauna — October 1, 2008 #
I love it too, Shauna.

Comment by Lor — October 2, 2008 #
Simply gorgeous…I’ll have to remember that, too…as so little actually survives here!

Comment by Denise — October 2, 2008 #
Your Echinaceas are simply beautiful!

I went to one rose garden recently and I was thinking about you and your garden a lot…

Comment by Milena — October 2, 2008 #
Thanks, sweet Milena.

My roses are still blooming…

Comment by Lorri — October 2, 2008 #
So beautiful, such wonderful flowers.

Comment by Stephanie — October 16, 2008 #
wow sissy, those really are beautiful. I love the pics.

and…long time no chat. How have you been?? I can’t find your email UGH. Email me????

Miss you, and I think about you a lot ya know. *hugs*

Comment by Brenna — October 21, 2008 #
Thanks, sissie.

Hugs you.

Comment by Lor — October 21, 2008 #