It is always delightful to see the wildflowers each spring. Most are along the driveway so I guess the birds probably planted the seed while perched on the power lines.

I remembered the camera so thought I would share a few.

Ruellia



Sensitive brier



Purple Coneflower ~ Echinacea


White Milkweed



Indian Pink ~ Spigelia marilandica

There have been some I missed and I know there will be more before the year is out.

Every year when I notice them, I feel like they are old friends.
I am excited to see them each time!

Yes, Wildflowers are very special. We have all that you showed except the white milkweed here in Arlington.

I rarely see the white milkweed and have yet to see it reseed although it obviously does. You had once asked me for its' seed and I haven't forgotten but also haven't been able to harvest any. Sorry.

Lovely wildflowers, Pod! I've been admiring the Spigelia marilandica for years but still haven't found any growing here. Been watching for it in shady areas. Seeing it in bloom now makes me want to go take a walk...

Here's a few things blooming here right now.

Pale lobelia


Lanceleaf coreopsis


My nose lead me to this phlox.


Echinacea angustifolia. I grew this one from seed; it's supposed to be the most potent one for medicinal use.


Sampson's snakeroot

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing. I love the lobelia. It grows here as well and I like to add it to cut bouquets.

I have guarded my phlox patches from mowing but this year, I have very few blooms. It makes me sad because I do love their fragrance.

Coreopsis is a volunteer here and just beginning to open but I have never seen the Sampsons' Snake Root. What an interesting plant.

The Spigelia grows in the woods on the edge of the pond. It receives morning sun. Wild Flowers of the Big Thicket says it is uncommon in east Texas and found more commonly toward Louisiana. That is a small patch that I have watched for 10 + years now. Not sure if I could harvest seed on them but I'll look if you are interested.

I didn't see much phlox either! My dh does the mowing so no telling if he mowed any down even though he knows better!!!

Thank you, Pod, that would be nice if you just keep an eye out for seeds. I've read conversations over the years about gardeners trying to help the plant pollinate and/or find seeds so I know seed is not always found. I do know that Sampson's Snakeroot will put out seeds and I'll definitely check when to look for them. I like to collect the seeds for others and will save some for you.

Thank you, I would like to see if that would take hold in this area. What are the growing conditions for your Snakeroot plants?

And yes, I will keep an eye on the Spigelia seeds.

Thank you, Pod. The Sampson's Snakeroot (Orbexilum pedunculatum) also likes the forest edge. The patch pictured is on the southeast edge of the forest. I've also found it in other areas but not as large a patch but that might be due to mowing or some other reason.

Hmm... living in the woods, I'll bet I could find a similar location. Thanks!

And a few more have been opening...









The elderberries smell wonderful.

Very nice, Pod! Love, love, love the smell of elderberries in bloom!

I do also. I would bring in a cut bouquet but then I wouldn't get the berries.

My daisies just keep coming in waves. When I think the deer have eaten off all the blooms, here sprouts another one.

Perhaps the deer pruning them back is just what they needed.
Very pretty...

I find they keep my garden very lush and my workload light.

Daisies are such happy flowers! I'll have to see about growing some here...

More driveway photos but not the best clarity...
Texas Ironweed


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American Beauty Berry




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And the treasure that doesn't bloom every year but I am delighted to see it.
Carolina lily

Some wild ones from work.


Butterfly pea.



Sumac


Day flower




Red morning glory


"May pop" is the local name for Passion flowers.

Beautiful!! we have all of those here in Texas except the Red morning glory.

@UncleWill ~ beautiful! You said "Some wild ones from work. " I would love to work where you do...