Fall Purple Coneflower
Time is going so quickly, the fall is really gaining momentum here. When I tried to ID this flower, the app pointed me to the Purple Coneflower, which made me think it was wrong. But of course the flower of that name that I posted here from the summer was in the bloom of youth. This is the fall, or autumn view, I assume, looking faded but still beautiful. It is not as faded as the ‘Fruition’ which you saw here 2 weeks ago (and can see in the gallery). This is a kind of intermediate stage in the natural progression. Each phase has its own beauty. There is a special elegance in the aging of flowers, without the attendant sadness when people and animals get older. If we aged with the same grace as these I wouldn’t mind. But I would happily let the plants go through these lovely changes knowing they will return with fresh vigour in the spring, and I would retain all of the promise of youth, myself. That is, of course, not possible at the moment. Keeping the post upbeat, let us appreciate all of the qualities that aging brings, including wisdom, experience, tolerance and compassion from a life well lived. And let us not worry too much about our own fading and wrinkling petals and weakening stems. I hope you see some fall beauty around you today, or, if you live in the Southern Hemisphere, enjoy the glories of spring! View all posts on the Home page. A Flower a Day #403
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Aging gracefully is this dear coneflower, as I wish to do. Her colours may be fading but the softer hues serve her well at this stage of her life. They are beautiful and I think she knows it judging by the way she holds herself erect – high and proud. Thank you, Ellie, for this worthy lesson.
I’m sure we all wish to age as gracefully (and usefully) as this flower, still providing nourishment to the birds in its seeds while the petals gently fade. We can all do the same, that is true, though we have to work at the usefulness rather more than does this lovely example. Thanks Janet.
Thanks Ellie. I agree there is beauty in all the different stages of the flower. And to know that it will return to the magnificent beauty in the spring and summer. We do have a lot of beauty around us at this present time with the changing of the leaves. Thanks again for sharing and hope your day continues to be one filled with joy. Hugs to you and Steve.
Isn’t it beautiful at the moment? The day started well, no doubt it will continue the same, at least I will do my best! Thanks, Linda.