Echinacea, Cone flowers should be left standing after their blooms fade because birds will eat the seeds. Guess what- it’s true! These were taken from a distance so please excuse the blur but I sure was excited to see this colorful visitor. These Morning Glories are on my neighbor’s fence and I love them. I did plant them on a trellis so their grew around my front door years ago. They were lovely but the bees were fond of them also- walking through buzzing bees to get in my front door was not as fun. Fall is upon us – seed gathering time. Writing this blog really helps me to focus on the beauty around me.
mountainmae 
I cut one to dry with my teasels, but I’ll leave the others for as long as possible for the birds! I know what you mean about focusing on the beauty around you. I do the same… it’s a lifeline!
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What is a teasel?
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Here’s a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teasel
They are invasive, so although the birds also love these seeds, I’m afraid the seedheads have to be chopped before it’s too late! They are lovely for drying, but very prickly!
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Oh, he is so pretty! I like to grow things just for the birds–they bring such joy. I just remembered that I planted two Coneflower plants last fall…they never made it. Sigh.
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I amazed I got any pictures of him because I was excited and he was so far away. Now I am sure to plant more next year- do try again, they like lots of sun.
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