About a month ago I was down in Poteau, which is located in southeastern Oklahoma (and where my whole family on my mom’s side lives). I was there checking on some homes that are under construction that I have been working on. Any time I head down that way I always try and arrange it to where I can stay the night with my grandparents.
During this trip I decided that the most beautiful time of the year, in this part of Oklahoma, is spring. All of the pastures are a brilliant green and they are plastered with beautiful wildflowers.
The little house you can see on the right side is my parents 100 year old farmhouse and to the left you can see Calvanal Hill….the tallest hill in the world!
The road that leads to both my grandparents & parents was lined with different colorful flowers. I had to snap some photos to show (I did a little research and found out what most of the flowers are, hopefully my research proves correct!)…
Beardtongue (Penstemon-Barbatus)
Coreopis Sunshine Superman
Red Clover
Downy Phlox
Yarrow
Not sure….the only one I couldn’t find. But they are so dainty and cute!
One of the great things about wildflowers is that you don’t have to worry about being a florist to get a beautiful bouquet. They just always seem to fall into place and work no matter how you display them. Here are some great ideas I found to showcase your local beauties…
Why stop at the florist when you can just pick them yourself, for free? Wrap them in brown paper and you have great simple bouquet to give to your sweety.
image via flicker, Elena Kovyrzina
An old milk jar, pitcher, mason jar, or watering can makes the perfect vase for wildflowers. No need to dig out the crystal for these. They shine all by themselves.
image via tumbler, cataclysmia
image via Elizabeth Ann Designs
image via Elizabeth Ann Designs
And since it is the beginning of wedding season, how about this bride’s bouquet? The colors are absolutely stunning against the beautiful white gown.
image via The Wedding Chicks
So, the next time you need some fresh flowers, take a drive down a country road and see if you can find some on your own. I guarantee you will enjoy them so much more!
AlaynaB
Alayna is a lifestyle photographer who also practices commercial and residential interior design. She loves utilizing vibrant color in both her designs and her photography. She also has a passion for travel, seeking out new experiences, places and cultures to capture with her camera and to influence her designs. Alayna married her high school sweetheart and loves to cook, finding joy in family favorites as well as her own creations. A bargain hunter by nature, she thinks that good design can come in all mediums, price points and styles and should be available to everyone.
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awe! super happy post. i want to hunt down some wild flowers now!