Coreopsis
While on a short drive the other evening, my husband and I came across a lovely field full of wildflowers just blooming their little hearts out.
I love the different names of the flowers. This one is Fleabane.
Fleabane
This is Purple Prairie Clover.
Purple Prairie Clover
Here is a Black Eyed Susan.
Black Eyed Susan
Prairie Coneflower looks like it’s wearing a festive yellow skirt.
Prairie Coneflower
Here is Golden Crownbeard. Who comes up with these names?
Golden Crownbeard
Deptford Pink is really cute. The flowers only measure about a half inch across.
Deptford Pink
Last, but not least, is my favorite, Coreopsis.
Coreopsis
It’s bright and cheerful,
Coreopsis
it laughs at heat and drought and keeps on blooming,
Coreopsis
and this cute little bug thought it was a great place to hang out and relax.
Coreopsis
We’ve been having a generous amount of rain this year, so all the wildflowers are doing well.
Thanks for coming along, and hope you enjoyed your walk among the flowers.
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