Hello sweet friends! I can’t remember exactly when RM started writing my Simple + Southern Sunday posts. As you all know, he is an outdoorsman and a keen observer of nature. I know so many of you enjoy his observations, unique style of writing, and photography. Over the past few years, he has amassed an amazing photo collection of wildflowers. I thought you might enjoy having some of these collected in a post that you could refer to if needed. I will do my best to organize these for you by season. This is not even close to being exhaustive, but today I offer you Wildflowers of Spring!
“The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.”
Song of Solomon 2:12
“If all flowers wanted to be roses, nature would lose her springtime beauty and the fields would no longer be decked out with little wildflowers.”
~Therese of Lisieux
Queen Anne’s Lace is in full bloom in our Appalachian Foothills of Northeast AL. It is one of my favorite wildflowers and I often use it in flower arrangements. It grows on roadsides, in overgrown fields, and ditches!
Wood sorrel (oxalis) never fails to show up each spring in a corner by the house near the patio. Because the grands love to pick these flowers, RM decided to mow around it this year, and no weed eating!
Heartwing sorrel is a native plant that is considered a weed. But I think this member of the buckwheat family is simply beautiful!
Large leaf phlox was found along a roadside! Its purple blooms are gorgeous!
We look forward to the stunning wild azaleas every year! They grow quite well in the 250 acre wood and are only a short Ranger ATV ride away…or a nice hike if you prefer!
RM has taught me so much about wildlife, wildflowers, and how to enjoy God’s beautiful creation. So much used to pass by without me noticing, like crimson clover that grows in our pasture. Upon close inspection, it is amazing and en masse it is truly stunning!
Daisy fleabane could easily be overlooked as a weed, but the blooms are so pretty, especially when placed in an arrangement!
Blue flowers, whether ornamental or wild, are somewhat rare. Blue-eyed grass grows wild along one of RM’s trails. It is not really a true grass, the blooms are a bright blue!
Often mistaken for a Bradford pear, black hawthorn is less common!
The lance-leaved coreopsis attracts pollinators and is native to the eastern U.S. We also have plains coreopsis in our wildflower garden.
Another favorite is the bristly locust. This one grows near the highway’s edge and I am hopeful the maintenance mowers will not destroy it.
Trilliums are always a fun discovery in the 250 acre wood!
RM says to look but don’t touch! As the name implies, sawtooth blackberry likes to grab cloth and dig into skin. Wild blackberries are prolific and are tastier than cultivated ones. But one has to really want a blackberry cobbler to fight thorns, chiggers, and snakes!
These bright yellow flowers called Small’s ragwort will grow about anywhere, even in the edge of a limestone driveway!
Milkweed is an essential for monarch butterflies. Native Americans and pioneers used milkweed to make candle wicks.
A native plant to the east and plains, the black-eyed-Susan grows in a lot of places.
Wisteria is quite invasive but its blooms are one of my favorites!
Crossvine is a native plant and has pretty coloring of yellow and orange, but toxic to humans!
RM discovered a lotus bog a few years ago. The flowers are stunning and its yellow center dries to a brown pod that is often used in dried flower arrangements.
Colonies of pink ladies or evening primrose are a sign that May has arrived!
A gorgeous aquatic plant is the water hyacinth!
“There is poetry among the wildflowers.”
~Rachel Irene Stevenson
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a delightful day!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
You have the most beautiful wild flowers. Love all the sweet colors and different textures to the flowers. Stunning. Hugs. Kris
Happy Weekend and thank you, Kris!
I enjoy seeing all the wildflowers. Thank you for identifying them
My pleasure, thank you Gail!
What lovely wildflowers you gathered for us today. Thank you.
You have quite an extensive array that grow wild for you so close to home. How nice! Thank you for identifying all of them.
Happy Thursday!
Thank you, Nancy! Happy Weekend!
Wow! Each more beautiful than the next. I love wildflowers and sometimes stop my car to take photos(in a safe spot). Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much and Happy Weekend!
Absolutely loved this post. God’s stunning handiwork is truly worth noticing. Thank you both!
Thank you, Cindie!
I have learned so much already from Butch’s walkabouts! This is a real treat.
I love wisteria, the fragrance is intoxicating. But I’ve also experienced all the joys you mentioned with the blackberries! Years ago I saw a sign in a Charleston garden and painted one for myself…”Some people say roses have thorns while others rejoice thorns have roses”. I don’t know who to credit, but it is certainly a good life lesson. Hope you have a restful weekend, my friend.
Wisteria is one of my most favorite, the color and fragrance are amazing. Happy Weekend, Roxanne!
Good morning, Pam! I so enjoyed reading about all of the pretty wildflowers.Your photographs are stunning! I have been noticing quite a bit of Queen Anne’s Lace lately. The wildflowers are always so beautiful in the spring. Wishing you a blessed day, sweet friend!
Thank you, Shannon. Happy Thursday, my friend!
Your world is fully awake and what a wonderful world it is! What an array of beauty, Pam. Glorious spring!
We love discovering wildflowers that are everywhere if we just open our eyes! Thank you, Jeanie!
Butch does find beauty everywhere, and this round up of wild flowers near you is amazing! It’s hard to believe that some are actually weeds when they are so pretty! I am terrible at remembering flower names…I know wisteria is invasive, but I do love the flowers too. Such a rainy Spring we’re having! All flowers should be thriving!
Jenna
Thank you, Jenna. It has rained all afternoon. Everything is certainly green!
The wildflowers are beautiful Pam. A field of red clover is so pretty along the roadside. I love Queen Anne’s lace. It’s so pretty in an arrangement. Thanks for sharing some of the photos. I enjoyed the shots. Enjoy your day. Clara ❤️
Thank you, Clara. I have read where Queen Anne’s Lace is used in bridal bouquets ♥️
This pictures of the wild flowers in your part of the country reminds me of why I miss the South so much. Blooms everywhere you look. Not planted by man but by God. I am very thankful that Butch graces us with these wild flower pictures. It’s a keeper.
Thank you, Alice. Butch and I both love discovering wildflowers that are all around us!
Beautiful!
Thank you dear one!
One person’s weed is another person’s wildflower Pam! Thank you and Butch for the beautiful round up! I picked some Queen Anne’s Lace yesterday that was growing alongside the edge of the field by my Potting Shed. Happy Thursday ♥
Thank you, Mary! I picked Queen Anne’s Lace today! Happy Weekend!
Loved seeing all these wildflowers. They are so beautiful. I tried years ago digging up some of these and planted but they wouldn’t live or come back. I would like to know if anyone has success? I think they would be gorgeous all together in a field blooming.
Thank you, Nancy. Transplanting must be difficult. If I remember, we have tried a couple that did not survive!
I dry Queen Anne’s lace between the pages of heavy books. Then, at Christmas time, it looks like snowflakes on the Christmas tree.
Great idea…thank you Leslie Anne!
Love this – “The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.” ~ Song of Solomon 2:12. Wildflowers blooms are the best!
Thank you, Mary. Happy Weekend!
I love the wildflowers. Last year, I dug up some Queen Anne’s Lace along the riverbank and planted it in one of my beds. it seems to be coming up much more robust than it was originally planted. I may need to rethink my choice, but I do love the way it looks in bloom. I’ve seen many of your examples along my walks, but also love seeing new ones and learning. Nice post!
Thank you, Rita. I just read a story that included Queen Anne’s Lace on the back page of the newest issue of Victoria Magazine. I have thought about digging up Queen Anne’s Lace, I do love it!
Wow Pam! All these wild flowers are so pretty. I love the oxalis. It must be very beautiful where you live. Thank you (and Butch) for sharing all this beauty!
Thank you, Kim!
Your knowledge of different types of flowers is quite impressive! Wisteria is one of my absolute favorites, too. It grows so beautifully in South Carolina in the spring. 🙂
Thank you, Cheryl!
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Hugs,
Bev
Thanks so much, Bev! I look forward to visiting with you!