• These vital insects support countless plants and crops, answering the call of the earth to sustain and nourish.

    Wildflowers nurture the soil, preventing erosion, retaining moisture, and enriching the land with nutrients, all while creating a symphony of color and texture in our landscapes. Their presence provides food and habitat for diverse wildlife, echoing the interconnectedness of life that creation embodies. Beyond their ecological significance, wildflowers uplift the human spirit, reminding us of our connection to the natural world and inspiring moments of reflection and joy.

    In honoring and preserving wildflower populations, we heed the call of creation, ensuring the health of ecosystems and the resilience of our environment for generations to come.

Wildflowers

American Lotus | Alabama

If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden. ~ Frances Hodgson

The plant itself can grow up to 6 ft. tall. The flowers are hermaphrodite and are pollinated by insects and beetles.

Barbara’s Button | Alabama

The earth laughs in flowers. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Endemic to the mountains of North-Central Alabama. This plant grows around 1 - 2.5 ft. The flowers range in color from white, to pale pink or lavender.

Black Eyed Susan | Alabama

All plants are our brothers and sisters. They talk to us and if we listen, we can hear them. ~ Arapaho

The black eyed susan is probably the most common wildflower in North America. It's scent and color attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife.

Blue Flag Iris | Alabama

Love is like wildflowers; it’s often found in the most unlikely places. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are about 200 species of this flower worldwide. The juice of the flower can be used as a cosmetic to remove freckles from the skin. The root can be used to treat skin diseases.

Coneflower | Alabama

What a lonely place it would be to have a world without a wildflower! ~ Roland R. Kemler

Listed endangered and of special concern in some states. Blooming midsummer to fall, the plants grow two to four feet tall. Renowned for it's echinacea. All parts of the plant stimulates the immune system.

Indian Pink | Alabama

Flowers whisper ‘Beauty!’ to the world, even as they fade, wilt, fall. ~ Dr. SunWolf

This plant is native to southeastern U.S. and is listed endangered. The Native Americans used this plant to help cure intestinal worms.

Rose Gentian | Alabama

Flowers are like friends; they bring color to your world. ~ Unknown

Native to Eastern and Central North America. The Cherokee drank a tea of this species for pain relief.

Bluet | Alabama

Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. ~ Han Christian Andersen

This small delicate perennial is found growing in compact tufts, 8" high. Flowers may be blue, purple, lavender, white or toupe.

Violet | Alabama

There are always flowers for those who want to see them. ~ Henri Matisse

There are between 400 to 500 species of this plant around the world. Most are found in the Northern Hemisphere. The flowers and roots are rich in vitamins A & C. It is also used as a source for scents in perfumes.