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August 11, 2011

Purple Coneflowers

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The purple coneflower or echinacea have been blooming for quite awhile in the garden.  They are a sun loving plant that will grow in just about any soil condition and they don't require a lot of water.  I love them in the garden as they require very little care. 
I came across this lovely display of coneflowers while walking on the Riverfront trail one day.  
This clump had probably self seeded itself and was growing among the large rocks.  
Who can resist taking more and more photos, especially macro ones.  
It's time for Cottage Floral Thursday and Fertilizer Friday.
I'm also joining  Macro Friday with the last photo.
 
Take time to enjoy the garden today, you won't be disappointed.
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16 thoughts from visitors:

  1. Our cone flowers have not long started flowering and would do better for a bit of sun. They are very architectural flowers and photograph so well (helped by your expertise as a photographer).

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  2. They are on the list of "must haves" for my new garden - haven't had time to get out and buy some yet - perhaps today's the day!!

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  3. Beautiful photos! My coneflowers are just starting to open up (a little more sun would help!) but something is nibbling on them. Have a great weekend. I think we're getting some sunshine for 3 days!

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  4. Pretty blooms AND low maintenance? Sounds perfect! Nice pictures.

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  5. I failed to plan for them but definately will be adding these to my gardens next year. Beautiful blooms.

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  6. I ADORE the bug's-eye-view of the wonderful macro photos.

    All joys,

    Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

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  7. My macro photos always turn out most blurred. Need a better camera than a point and shoot, I guess. Beautiful.

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  8. I have no coneflowers, but think I might need some next year. And what a great reminder to spend some time enjoying the garden. I was out in mine this evening - watering and pulling a few weeds. It's a peaceful place.

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  9. beautiful flowers! i love the color.thanks for sharing!

    ANGEL

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  10. Very nice flowers :)

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  11. I am liking my coneflowers more each year...what intricate blooms and seed pods they have.

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  12. Gode billeder.
    Hvor er Solhatten smuk.
    Tak for rundvisningen.

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  13. Gorgeous flowers on your coneflowers!!Love the color
    *hugs*deb

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  14. Gorgeous photo's of your coneflowers - i just (this past week) planted more in my garden...there are so many fabulous colors available now of this plant! Thanks for sharing this post at Cottage Flora Thursdays'! xoxo, tracie

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  15. Coneflowers are one of my favorite flowers. Anything that reseeds itself and is so pretty is a wonderful blessing in my garden.

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  16. These are gorgeous!! I love coneflowers...they're pretty and easy to grow! :)

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