May 30th, 2011: Stirling Range Coneflower (Isopogon baxteri) by Kell

Calif_Sue Northern California, United States(Zone 9a) May 30, 2011

The Bloom of the Day for May 30th, 2011 was Stirling Range Coneflower (Isopogon baxteri).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2011-05-30

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pixie62560 South China, ME(Zone 5a) May 30, 2011

Neat flower!!

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) May 30, 2011

Wow! That's certainly unique. Great shot.

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locakelly Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9a) May 30, 2011

Nice Kell - never heard of this one before;o)

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Jun 01, 2011

Thanks. This flower was my favorite for awhile, so unusual. First time I saw it I was floored. I still love it. I love how the anthers and stigmas are so brightly colored too. There are so many so cool flowers I have yet to see!

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