Walt Whitman (1819-1892) wrote that as he traveled across the USA "I have been accompanied on my whole journey from Barnaget to Pikes Peak by a silent little follower", the coreopsis growing wild everywhere.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Coreopsis, Ever Cheerful
Walt Whitman (1819-1892) wrote that as he traveled across the USA "I have been accompanied on my whole journey from Barnaget to Pikes Peak by a silent little follower", the coreopsis growing wild everywhere.
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This post and photos make me feel happy : )
Cheerful is a good word for these pretty flowers. This bright yellow bouquet would make any room sunny and happy.
I learned something today Terra! I didn't know it meant 'always cheerful'. I love that Whitman quote too!
hugs from here...
The name really fits this flower. I love them!
They are so pretty and so well named. : )
I always look forward to seeing the Coreopsis towards the end of summer when many of the other flowers are waning.
I love them, too. I also am fascinated with the language of flowers. They ARE cheerful!
And - they certainly bring cheer wherever we see them!
So sweet. I never knew that.
Those are really beautiful!!
They are gorgeous and the blue enamelware is perfect for them.
Those are incredibly beautiful!
They are a happy flower blooming in the heat of the summer sun. Their name is fitting. Thanks for the info.
I wouldn't have known what in the world to call that flower. It's gorgeous. It actually looks like sunshine at the end of a day.
These are sweet blooms. They are Florida's state wildflower. :-) I need some of these in my own gardens.
FlowerLady
Now I know the name of the flowers that sprang up in my yard. They grew from seed - a long forgotten wildflower mix I had bought. Hardy little guys.
Thank you!
I have plain yellow ones, I didn't know they could be varigated like that--very lovely! And cheerful;)
Just gorgeous!
Hi Terra. I'm so glad to hear what this sweet little flower's name means. It is very fitting for a flower that just makes me feel cheerful when I see it. They are my all time favorite when added into any bouquet. I have a bush just starting to bloom now. I don't know if it is a coreopsis or not, although it looks like one only rust colored with brown center. It made me cheerful to see it knowing that fall is close by
Always cheerful indeed. I think we may have some on our roadside. I'll be on the look out next time I'm out and about. Blessings friend
Thank you! I didn't know the name of this flower and I'm so glad it means 'always cheerful'.
Wow...gorgeous summer colors!!!
How PERFECTLY named. These are so beautiful, Terra. Guaranteed to bring a smile every time you pass them. =)
I am going to have to share the Shark team info with Alex. ;) Thank you! blessings ~ tanna
They are beautiful - thanks for sharing.
Hi Terra - Coreopsis .. they certainly cheer .. and I love the darker centres. I bet the fields look just amazing full with these flowers ... gorgeous ..
Cheers Hilary
These grow in my garden and I take some in the house to brighten up a spot. LJ
They would cheer anyone up, just lovely.
They are correctly named....so colorful.
Hi Terra, Love reading the meaning of this pretty flowers name. I have some in my yard too. Also some huge purple coneflowers and black eyed Susans.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Noreen
Oh, how beautiful! I love seeing everyone's flowers this time of year. :)
Such a happy flower!
Hugs,
Kat
This flower is so pretty, Terra. I've never seen it before. I love what the name means also. These are very nice pictures.
love,
~Sheri
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