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Wildflowers Of Spring

May 18, 2023~ Flowers, Nature, Outdoors, Spring, Wildflowers

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!

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  1. Kris@Junkchiccottage says

    May 18, 2023 at 6:28 AM

    You have the most beautiful wild flowers. Love all the sweet colors and different textures to the flowers. Stunning. Hugs. Kris

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 19, 2023 at 2:40 PM

      Happy Weekend and thank you, Kris!

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  2. Gail says

    May 18, 2023 at 6:40 AM

    I enjoy seeing all the wildflowers. Thank you for identifying them

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 19, 2023 at 2:39 PM

      My pleasure, thank you Gail!

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  3. Nancy says

    May 18, 2023 at 7:10 AM

    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!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 19, 2023 at 2:38 PM

      Thank you, Nancy! Happy Weekend!

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  4. pineconesandacorns says

    May 18, 2023 at 8:07 AM

    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!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 19, 2023 at 2:38 PM

      Thanks so much and Happy Weekend!

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  5. barefootlilylady says

    May 18, 2023 at 8:22 AM

    Absolutely loved this post. God’s stunning handiwork is truly worth noticing. Thank you both!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 19, 2023 at 2:37 PM

      Thank you, Cindie!

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  6. Roxanne Bernard says

    May 18, 2023 at 8:36 AM

    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.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 19, 2023 at 2:37 PM

      Wisteria is one of my most favorite, the color and fragrance are amazing. Happy Weekend, Roxanne!

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  7. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says

    May 18, 2023 at 9:04 AM

    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!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 18, 2023 at 4:57 PM

      Thank you, Shannon. Happy Thursday, my friend!

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  8. marmeladegypsy says

    May 18, 2023 at 9:06 AM

    Your world is fully awake and what a wonderful world it is! What an array of beauty, Pam. Glorious spring!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 18, 2023 at 4:56 PM

      We love discovering wildflowers that are everywhere if we just open our eyes! Thank you, Jeanie!

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  9. the Painted Apron says

    May 18, 2023 at 10:12 AM

    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

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 18, 2023 at 4:52 PM

      Thank you, Jenna. It has rained all afternoon. Everything is certainly green!

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  10. Clara says

    May 18, 2023 at 10:37 AM

    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 ❤️

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 18, 2023 at 4:51 PM

      Thank you, Clara. I have read where Queen Anne’s Lace is used in bridal bouquets ♥️

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  11. Alice Genzlinger says

    May 18, 2023 at 11:43 AM

    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.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 18, 2023 at 4:50 PM

      Thank you, Alice. Butch and I both love discovering wildflowers that are all around us!

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  12. Patti Fralix says

    May 18, 2023 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 18, 2023 at 4:49 PM

      Thank you dear one!

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  13. Mary says

    May 18, 2023 at 7:07 PM

    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 ♥

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 19, 2023 at 2:35 PM

      Thank you, Mary! I picked Queen Anne’s Lace today! Happy Weekend!

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  14. Nancy Brantley says

    May 18, 2023 at 7:48 PM

    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.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 19, 2023 at 2:34 PM

      Thank you, Nancy. Transplanting must be difficult. If I remember, we have tried a couple that did not survive!

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  15. Leslie Anne Tarabella says

    May 18, 2023 at 8:26 PM

    I dry Queen Anne’s lace between the pages of heavy books. Then, at Christmas time, it looks like snowflakes on the Christmas tree.

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 19, 2023 at 2:32 PM

      Great idea…thank you Leslie Anne!

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  16. Awakening Wonders says

    May 20, 2023 at 7:56 AM

    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! ‭

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 20, 2023 at 4:29 PM

      Thank you, Mary. Happy Weekend!

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  17. Rita C. says

    May 20, 2023 at 9:04 AM

    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!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 20, 2023 at 4:27 PM

      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!

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  18. Kim says

    May 22, 2023 at 8:37 PM

    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!

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 24, 2023 at 7:26 AM

      Thank you, Kim!

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  19. Cheryl says

    May 24, 2023 at 7:39 AM

    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. 🙂

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 24, 2023 at 11:04 PM

      Thank you, Cheryl!

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  20. eclecticredbarn says

    May 25, 2023 at 9:21 AM

    Love all of your wild flower pictures. Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2023/05/decorating-with-flowers-on-thursday.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

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    • Pam @ Everyday Living says

      May 25, 2023 at 9:35 AM

      Thanks so much, Bev! I look forward to visiting with you!

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Happy Tuesday! On this very cold winter’s day, I Happy Tuesday! On this very cold winter’s day, I am serving my favorite tea, Earl Grey, in the Sunshine Cottage where it is warm and cozy! The magic of dancing sunlight enhances the table that is dressed with a warm tartan plaid throw repurposed as a tablecloth! ‘Winter Fauna’ bird salad plates from Pottery Barn (many years ago and now discontinued) remind me of the birds I watch from my kitchen window during the winter season. The Grace Teaware set adds more blue and white to the Spode ‘Blue Room’ dinner plates. Sweet treats were placed on a stack of Bordallo Pinheiro plates! A darling Hummel ‘Icy Adventure’ depicts a scene of an outdoor frozen pond with a pair of sweet ice skaters, a rosy cheeked boy and girl who have fallen down on the ice. I am sharing Tea on Tuesdays with Shannon @bellebleuinteriors and Mary homeiswheretheboatis.net Link in my Bio will take you to my blog post! Stay warm and safe!

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Happy Thursday! Mid January with cold weather and Happy Thursday! Mid January with cold weather and I am thinking about my spring and summer garden! I have ordered seeds that are to arrive tomorrow…zinnias, sunflowers, and giant marigolds! On today’s blog post (LINK IN BIO) I am sharing my photo journal from 2024’s garden! Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and join me.

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My precious family enjoying a rare snowfall in Ala My precious family enjoying a rare snowfall in Alabama!
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