An informative sampling focused on herbs and tea with an occasional sprinkling of fairy dust and a glimpse into family activities too. The contributions to this blog are the combined efforts of the sisters of The Rosemary House and Sweet Remembrances.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Daisy Fleabane
Daisy Fleabane, Erigeron strigosus is a native annual wildflower. It's name came from the early Colonists belief that it repelled insects. They would use it to stuff mattress pads in an effort to keep away the bugs. It has been shown that it does not have any flea repelling qualities. In fact, it attracts a number of bees and other insects. Often dismissed as weeds because they are so ubiquitous around the US, they are actually quite a cheerful plant. The many petals are frequently used to pluck for a fortune telling round of "He loves me, he loves me not".
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2 comments:
So pretty! I love any daisy-like flower.
I have this growing in a shady spot in my backyard in Georgia and just love it, so I refuse to consider it a weed! (Don't believe I'll stuff my mattress with it though ...)
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