Perfect example of Black Eyed Susan - lovely extra tall and large flower Rudbeckia blooming like crazy right now. I have some small varieties that are not as striking in my opinion.
The Sunflower 🌻 ( Helianthus annuus) is probably the first flower many of us drew as children due to its simple shape and cheerful appearance.
The sunflower was domesticated by the indigenous people of Mexico in prehistoric times for the seeds as a food source. Sunflower cultivation spread as far north as Canada in Precolumbian times. When they are young plants, sunflowers actively turn to face the sun. As mature plants they stay fixed in an East-facing position.
There is an often-repeated Greek myth about Apollo and is admirer Clytie who turned into a sunflower. Of course, the Ancient Greeks did not know about sunflowers, so the original flower in the story was a Turnsole (Heliotropium spp.) which is a native European wild flower.
I made this as a gift for a friend a while back. The only pattern I had was an old slightly too small vest that was in the house. I cut and sewed it with a sewing machine. It stands as my biggest most difficult sewing project I have completed so far.
Whimsical Coneflower Abstract Modern Folk Art and Coneflower Symbolism
Coneflowers are often associated with health wellness, strength and healing.
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