From the Ground Up

The wildflowers continue - each one taller than the next. As spring arrives, the mosses green up, violets and May apples appear, and life begins again. From the ground up.


Wild Sweet William and Squaw Weed are blooming in the woods now. They're both about a foot and a half tall. The Squaw Weed has the yellow flowers; the Sweet William is blue. As the season progresses, new and taller plants will come into bloom.





Missouri wildflowers, though some label it "Texas" Squaw Weed.


If you're interested in wildflowers, a really delightful site is the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at UT Austin. For wildflowers specific to our area, visit the Missouri Wildflower Guide.


Wild Sweet William is also called blue phlox, and grows in woodlands and along creeks. Squaw weed is also called ragwort or golden ragwort.


Please note proper wildflower behavior: no picking. Let the flowers go to seed so there will be more next year.