Purple Coneflowers is a photograph by Kay Novy which was uploaded on July 21st, 2016.
Purple Coneflowers
A popular perennial with smooth, 2-5 ft. stems and long-lasting, lavender flowers. Rough, scattered leaves that become small toward the top of the... more
by Kay Novy
Title
Purple Coneflowers
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A popular perennial with smooth, 2-5 ft. stems and long-lasting, lavender flowers. Rough, scattered leaves that become small toward the top of the stem. Flowers occur singly atop the stems and have domed, purplish-brown, spiny centers and drooping, lavender rays. An attractive perennial with purple (rarely white), drooping rays surrounding a spiny, brownish central disk.
The genus name is from the Greek echino, meaning hedgehog, an allusion to the spiny, brownish central disk. The flowers of Echinacea species are used to make an extremely popular herbal tea, purported to help strengthen the immune system; an extract is also available in tablet or liquid form in pharmacies and health food stores. Often cultivated, Purple Coneflower is a showy, easily grown garden plant.
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July 21st, 2016
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Comments (14)
Chrisann Ellis
Kay, Your Work has been Featured On The Home Page of Weekly Fun For All Mediums...Congrats!!! So Beautiful!...vt.ft
Randy Rosenberger
As administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, it is with pride and honor that I choose to feature this beautiful piece of your artwork on our homepage! Congratulations on your feature. You are very deserving of this honor. Liked & Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group)
Jasna Dragun
Congratulations on your feature in the "Global Flowers Photography" !! l/f
Kay Novy replied:
Thanks so very much, Jasna. It's always an honor to be featured in "Global Flowers Photography" group!