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	Gardening Articles: Edibles Features Coneflower By Holly Shimizu Few plants have created more of a sensation among gardeners and herbalists in recent years than coneflower (Echinacea). Numerous studies, primarily from Germany, suggest... more More Features: Bountiful Basil Small Fruits & Berries 101 Oriental Poppy Upcoming Events 4th of July Bazaar at Flamingo Gardens Davie/Fort Lauderdale, FL Friday, July 4, 2008 - Friday, July 4, 2008 Gardening - Trees Springfield, PA Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Saturday, July 12, 2008 Tip of the Day Control Hollyhock Rust Orange spots on leaves indicate hollyhock rust disease. Under warm, rainy conditions the fungus splashes onto the lower leaves and spreads throughout the plant. Mulch plants early in the season with hay or straw to stop this disease.