Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Coreopsis, Ever Cheerful


I bought this bouquet of coreopsis at our neighborhood farmers' market this Saturday. This kind is a special treat with their dark maroon centers. In the language of flowers, coreopsis means "always 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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32 comments:

  1. MichaeleJuly 29, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    This post and photos make me feel happy : )

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  2. VagabondeJuly 29, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Cheerful is a good word for these pretty flowers. This bright yellow bouquet would make any room sunny and happy.

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  3. JuneJuly 29, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    I learned something today Terra! I didn't know it meant 'always cheerful'. I love that Whitman quote too!
    hugs from here...

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  4. MariJuly 29, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    The name really fits this flower. I love them!

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  5. happyoneJuly 29, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    They are so pretty and so well named. : )

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  6. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeJuly 29, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    I always look forward to seeing the Coreopsis towards the end of summer when many of the other flowers are waning.

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  7. Pom PomJuly 29, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    I love them, too. I also am fascinated with the language of flowers. They ARE cheerful!

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  8. NellieJuly 29, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    And - they certainly bring cheer wherever we see them!

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  9. donna bakerJuly 29, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    So sweet. I never knew that.

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  10. MichelleJuly 29, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Those are really beautiful!!

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  11. Gardener on Sherlock StreetJuly 29, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    They are gorgeous and the blue enamelware is perfect for them.

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  12. CheapchickJuly 29, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Those are incredibly beautiful!

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  13. Sweet TeaJuly 29, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    They are a happy flower blooming in the heat of the summer sun. Their name is fitting. Thanks for the info.

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  14. DebbieJuly 30, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    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.

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  15. FlowerLady LorraineJuly 30, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    These are sweet blooms. They are Florida's state wildflower. :-) I need some of these in my own gardens.

    FlowerLady

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  16. The Bee's Knee'sJuly 30, 2014 at 5:28 AM

    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!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 30, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    I have plain yellow ones, I didn't know they could be varigated like that--very lovely! And cheerful;)

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  18. KimmieJuly 30, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Just gorgeous!

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  19. Judy at GoldCountryCottageJuly 30, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    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

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  20. Simply ShelleyJuly 30, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    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

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  21. LucilleAugust 1, 2014 at 12:53 AM

    Thank you! I didn't know the name of this flower and I'm so glad it means 'always cheerful'.

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  22. Hootin AnniAugust 1, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    Wow...gorgeous summer colors!!!

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  23. TannaAugust 2, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    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

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  24. Glenda/MidSouthAugust 2, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    They are beautiful - thanks for sharing.

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  25. Hilary Melton-ButcherAugust 3, 2014 at 3:07 AM

    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

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  26. Lady JaneAugust 3, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    These grow in my garden and I take some in the house to brighten up a spot. LJ

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  27. IngerAugust 3, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    They would cheer anyone up, just lovely.

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  28. DeeAugust 4, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    They are correctly named....so colorful.

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  29. NanaNor'sAugust 4, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    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

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  30. SallyAugust 4, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Oh, how beautiful! I love seeing everyone's flowers this time of year. :)

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  31. JustabeachkatAugust 5, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    Such a happy flower!

    Hugs,
    Kat

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  32. Red Rose AlleyAugust 13, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    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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