Wildflowers

The frequent rain has produced an abundance of wildflowers. These are some growing along the road by Polecat Creek Farm.

I love the color of chickory. One one side of the road, the flowers are a deeper color than on the other side. 

I've seen more chickory along the road this year than I've seen for the last several years. 

A lot of black-eyed Susans are also along the road.

Near one clump of black-eyed Susans is some narrow-leafed white-topped aster. 

I haven't seen much of it before and, until recently, I didn't know what it was. How one little clump appeared beside our hayfield is a mystery.

There's plenty of yarrow, though. Some people call it carrot weed. It is reported to have medicinal properties.

Next to this clump of yarrow is some daisy fleabane.

I think this orange flower is butterfly weed, but I could be wrong. Anyhow, it's pretty.

It's hard to believe that some folks consider these lovely wildflowers as weeds.

I don't. I love to see them as I drive the backroads.

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