Echinacea Milkshake
Earlier today RTPI Development Director Linda Pierce pointed out to me that it was National Pollinator Week, a fact that escaped my attention – like many of those national days do! Just last week I posted a couple photos of pollinator plants about to bloom for the summer. Unfortunately I have not seen too many species of butterflies or bees thus far in 2016, though I am hopeful this changes after a slow and cold start to the insect season. Coincidentally today I actually saw a couple “firsts of year” butterflies including a Red Admiral in the morning and a Giant Swallowtail...
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Speaking of coneflowers, this Echinacea milkshake coneflower plant is going to start blossoming soon. I loved the infinite spiral look to it here with such an artistic appearance. It seems more like a painting than a natural part of the garden, but nature is art, and green is good! Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
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