Such a charming weed. This is considered an invasive weed here. You couldn't convince the American Goldfinches of that. I have seen the dried heads made into Christmas ornaments and little monsters. They are so architectural. Have a good week. Snow flurries are blowing around here today. Brrrr
Ha, that made me smile Lisa. They are a native wildflower here, I have a bed of them. The flowers are loved by bees and butterflies and the dried heads by birds. I have never seen them in another garden but I do like to be different :) If wildlife likes them then so do I.
Snow flurries Brrr!! It is wet, grey and very cold here. A tad depressing actually but I will get over it :)
I came upon Jackie Morris's blog and she has a painting of the very situation you mentioned here. Goldfinches on teasel. Pop over and have a look. The painting is beautiful as I am sure it was in person. https://www.facebook.com/TheHouseofGoldenDreams
Hello Cheryl! Such a beautiful plant.It seems very similar with a weed we have here in Greece! I’m sure it’s a good delicacy for the Goldfinch! Have a warm evening,it’s raining and cold,here too! Dimi...
I have spent many a moment watching a charm of Goldfinch feeding from teasels.
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Such a charming weed. This is considered an invasive weed here. You couldn't convince the American Goldfinches of that. I have seen the dried heads made into Christmas ornaments and little monsters. They are so architectural.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week. Snow flurries are blowing around here today. Brrrr
Ha, that made me smile Lisa.
DeleteThey are a native wildflower here, I have a bed of them. The flowers are loved by bees and butterflies and the dried heads by birds.
I have never seen them in another garden but I do like to be different :)
If wildlife likes them then so do I.
Snow flurries Brrr!!
It is wet, grey and very cold here.
A tad depressing actually but I will get over it :)
Have a lovely week and stay warm Lisa.
I came upon Jackie Morris's blog and she has a painting of the very situation you mentioned here. Goldfinches on teasel. Pop over and have a look. The painting is beautiful as I am sure it was in person.
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Marvelous plants, how they stand out in the winter.xxx
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ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful plant.It seems very similar with a weed we have here in Greece!
I’m sure it’s a good delicacy for the Goldfinch! Have a warm evening,it’s raining and cold,here too!
Dimi...
Yum, yum say the Goldfinch!
ReplyDeleteGreat photograph Cheryl.
All the best Jan