Finding the extraordinary in the ordinary . . .
Black-Eyed Susans remind me of the end of Summer.
August and September are typically when you see them for sale in nurseries.
I mentioned in an earlier post that Black-eyed Susans and sunflowers are my favorite Summer flowers.
Isn't it beautiful?
Even the petals are pretty with their scalloped edges and deep green color.
This is the time of year when I buy several for my garden, and a few for our dining room.
I have a beautiful collection of creme and white pots, and black-eyed Susans look quite pretty in them.
For so many reasons . . .
these stunning flowers stir an excitement in me for Fall.
a few fun facts about the Black-Eyed
Susan
It is the official
state flower of Maryland ,
since 1918.
Just like Echinacea,
this flower has been used in traditional herbal medicine.
Juice from the roots
has been used to heal earaches.
Black-Eyed Susan’s
are pioneer plants, one of the first plants to grow after a fire or other
natural disaster.
In the language of
flowers, Black-Eyed Susan’s represent encouragement.
They would be the
perfect gift to send to a friend who is going through some tough times.
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What's your favorite end of Summer flower?
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