After the recent rains, the wildflowers began to bloom. Wildflowers are one of my passions. My daughters would say obsessions. Far Guy would say "No wildflowers should be forgotten.. or husbands." Chance doesn't care he just knows he gets to go for a rides, sometimes several times a day.
Everyday is an adventure this time of year..once the wildflowers begin to bloom ..there are so many. How in the world will I find enough hours in the day to capture them all? The graveyards that have not been mowed are wonderful places to look right now. The carpets of color are absolutely smashing. That and I like graveyards because they are so quiet and calm.
I am kinda stuck in a conundrum..you know a situation..a crossroads. I am stuck between wanting to show you everything I see, the little things that you may miss if you are travelling down the road at 55 mph..and boring you to tears..well maybe not quite that bad..but you all know what I mean.
So today we will start this series, at the beginning where all good things should be started. A little peak into May Wildflowers in bloom in central Minnesota. These will all be plants found in the wild, in yards, in the ditch, and along the edges of fields. They struggle along with what rain falls naturally, they compete with weeds for their survival..and people who mow them down. Everyday will not be flowers, but there will be lots of them!
I love Phlox subulata, since it is one of the first things blooming..and because it is so beautiful. There are three different colors that grow wild here, what I will call lavender, rosy lavender and white. White is less common. This plant is also call Moss Phlox or Creeping Phlox, the leaves are small and needle like, and most of the time prickly. There are many varieties of this plant that are available commercially. It is a good choice for erosion control because the roots that grow form a very dense mat, it also looks lovely planted along a pathway or in a rock garden. It is a great example of a hardy groundcover that also grows as a wildflower:)
** As always click on any of the photo to enlarge them!
