"Just for one's health ... it is very necessary to work in the garden and to see the flowers growing." Vincent Van Gogh PURPLE CONEFLOWER ( Echinacea purpurea ) 'NOT YOUR ORDINARY' BLUEBERRY MUFFINS ~ On the lighter side, these are always a family favorite from ... PICNIC! Recipes and Menus for Outdoor Enjoyment 1 2/3 cups flour 1/3 cup wheat germ 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 t sp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 cups MICHIGAN blueberries (preferably small wild ones) 1 cup buttermilk 2 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter Preheat oven to 400-degrees. In large bowl, combine flower, wheat germ, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add blueberries and stir to coat. Add buttermilk and butter. Stir until just mixed. Spoon batter into greased muffin pans. Bake 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans for 2 minutes. "The purple coneflower isn't really purple at all. The large, eye-catching flowers are bright rose-pink. Each flower has a bristly iridescent orange cent...
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Eileen
The Ruskin quotation reminded me of a visit to Brantwood, his home in the Lake District, but that was many years ago.
Are you sure this cone is called Big Sky? The Saul brothers of Itsaul Plants have a series of cones called Big Sky (tm) -- (Sunrise, Sunset, Harvest Moon, Summer Sky, Twilight, etc) and they focus on unusual colours like gold, orange, pale yellow, bicolours, etc.
But whatever this one is, it's gorgeous and your photography is stunning. I'm still a few weeks from flowers on mine, and I planted several new varieties this year too, so I'm looking forward to seeing what they all do.
I have 'white swan' and the usual purpurea, perfect plant.
Great photos (as ever)
Rob
Jen
It is indeed a beauty, Eileen, that hopefully will be happy in my garden.
I do remember you mentioning 'White Swan', once a beauty in my garden also, dear Edith. So do hope this 'new kid on the block' will be happy and grace my garden next spring.
Thanks, Lindalou. A standing invitaion remains for you to visit my garden. Though at the lake tonight, I will be back and forth throughout the summer.
Looks like a winner, MMG, but time will tell. Tried to visit you but UP NORTH and for some reason Mr. Ho-Hum's computer is not as user friendly as mine back home. Did see your stunning post, great photos!
Hi, dear jodi. The tag on this
'new kid on the block' said 'Big Sky' so assume it is right (I have tried all you mentioned with no luck). I too 'googled' white ... wondering! But I love her and hope she loves me too! Though hate to even say 'next spring', time will tell if she's a 'happy camper'. She was so pretty, I photographed her lovely face before planting.
Me too, Rob! Love echinacea, a garden must. For some reason, all of my 'lovelies' disappeared so beginning again, hoping they will love me as much as I love them :)
Thanks, dear camera friend, imac :)
New to me too, Cameron. Hopefully, she will love me enough to return next spring!
Wow !!! great photos, you got talent.
Marnie
Thanks Rick ... you think by now I would have enough but still tempted by a pretty face!
Thanks, Liz ... glad you enjoyed them (2 of my favs). So where did June go, dear friend :(
Sorry about your coneflower, Rosey. You are not alone ... they can be temperamental (for me too)!
Welcome Ellada and thank you. How kind!
I had other white ones also, Marnie, but so far, this is my favorite!