There used to be a lot of flower stalks but recently we've been limited to one. This year is no different. Lots of little plants but only one has flowered. I stopped disliking them when it first bloomed. I watched it slowly acquire its colors. Then, just as slowly, the petals wither and a huge seed head is left. Then the chickadees visit and hang off the stalk pecking out the seeds.
I'll put up with anything to make the birds happy.
We've got a few of those as well and we see the hummingbirds visit them from time to time.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful flower. I hope you get hummingbirds.
ReplyDeleteHave never seen this flower before. I like it- reminds me of corn on the cob, and yellow is one of my favourite colours.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos.
Joanna and Rudee - I've not seen the hummers near this flower. But they are spoiled for choice.
ReplyDeleteMimi - I never thought about the cob aspect. It really is like that when the flowers are gone.