Echinacea Purpurea - Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower

The purple coneflower is called Echinacea purpurea. This flower plant attracts bees (pollinators - yea!), butterflies, and birds. The birds seem to spread them after they have eaten the seeds. Yes, you guessed it, through their droppings. I actually bought a natural "medicine cabinet" set of seeds and this packet came with it. I love the look of these flowers and hopefully I will have more in my garden this year. If not, off to the nursery I will go and find a budding plant ready to plant!

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Borago Officinalis known as Borage and Starflower

Borage Borage can grow tall and display light purple and pink flowers. It may be an annual but it does come back every year and can land in areas that you weren't expecting. In my case, just remove it, but keep it where it is beneficial for your other plants. I sometimes let plants take over and then regret it. It is so hard to pull up something that I love, but it can be a necessity. I try to replant somewhere else, but I'm out of room. I also give away starts in my yard. If I had 100 acres, it would look like a park. The leaves and flowers of the Starflower are edible and have a cucumber-like taste. It is actually an annual herb! Some say the flowers taste like honey. I have not tried it yet, but I will this year. The best thing about it is that it attracts pollinators - Bees. I love that! Plant in a sunny location that drains well.

Save the Bees!

Bee painting My daughter painted the Bee with acrylic paints, and we used it for our "Save the Bees" poster. We love Bees because we need them for pollination, especially my fruit trees. I try to set out different plants that bloom from early spring to late fall in order to attract them, as well as the hummingbirds!

Flower of the Day: Dahlias

Pink Dahlias - my favorite in my garden.

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