Saturday, July 17, 2010

Highly Anticipated

I planted this echinacea in spring 2009 and when it started growing someone told me (someone that knew about plants) that I should pick off all the flowers before they bloomed--that way the plant would put all its energy into getting bigger rather than into the flowers. So I did! And I'm being rewarded this year with quite a few flowers on the plant!
Don't you just love the color? it's called "Tomato Soup"





I will be incommunicado for a few days--going to my Mom's to move her & I'm not taking my computer!


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5 comments:

  1. JackieJuly 17, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    I never knew that echinacea had such beautiful flowers. Are you growing it for medical purposes?

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  2. Life's a Beach!July 17, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Gorgeous Ann! Hope you have a nice visit with your mother.

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  3. Moongrl722July 18, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Your flower pics are beautiful. I always think they should be framed on a gallery wall or in a calendar!

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  4. KimberlyJuly 18, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    I had no idea what echinacea looked like in the garden. Thanks for sharing. I think I'll plant some next year.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 19, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Love those colors!!!

    Linda
    Isla Chica

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