Wildflowers 🌻

I have this obsession with wild flowers. My mom also loved wildflowers. However, I think my younger sister Aimee loves them the most.

I decided to do some research on a few of my favorite wild flowers and these are some fun facts that I have discovered.

The wind flower received its name from their graceful movement in the breeze which resembles a gentle dance. This particular windflower is also known as Piper’s anemone.

Black-Eyed Susans are another flower you can find in America that grow in fields and along roadsides that receive plenty of sunlight. These beautiful flowers have golden-yellow petals surrounding a dark brown center cone and can tolerate drought. This flower is the state flower for Maryland

The cardinal wildflower has a stunning display of bright red tubular blossoms and grows tall spikes with clustered flowers and lance-shaped leaves. These attractive plants are important sources of nectar for hummingbirds, which help in crucial pollination processes.

They like moisture and grow along stream banks and wetlands and are found mostly in the United states and Canada.

The Butterfly weed is a type of drought-tolerant perennial that has bright orange clusters of flowers. You may see these wildflowers in the eastern and central regions of the United States. They grow well in dry, open environments such as prairies and open woodlands.

The plant has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and is an important food source for Monarch caterpillars. Its nectar also attracts different pollinators, which helps to support biodiversity. 

The Common yarrow is a stunning flower that you’ll find growing in a range of environments, including meadows and by the sides of roads. This plant is known for its delicate, feather-like leaves and clusters of small, white or pastel-colored flowers.

It was also historically valued for its medicinal benefits, particularly in aiding with digestive issues. This tough plant can be found all over the United States and helps to enhance the natural beauty of the surrounding environment.

One of the wildflowers you can also find in the United States is called rose vervain. It can be recognized by its clusters of tubular pink to purple flowers and slender, toothed leaves. It thrives in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies, adding to the beauty of each region’s floral environment.

However, my favorite all time wildflower is the sunflower that you may see throughout most of the United States.

It’s often associated with happiness and warmth and has a captivating presence due to the large, radiant yellow petals that surround a dark brown central disk.

The last few weeks I have picked 3 bouquets of wildflowers and delivered them to friends and family. They have this incredible way of telling a story, reminding me that beauty isn’t fake or make-believe. The wild flower represents the courage to be unique, the power to stand alone, and the strength to continue to thrive under very difficult circumstances.

I do believe that wild flowers will permeate heaven and their never ending beauty will always leave you longing for more.