A few more wildflowers bloomed this week even with temperatures going over 100 degrees Fahrenheit! ... The drought continues and on the news they were talking about the water-restrictions being put in effect.
Missouri Ironweed - Vernonia missurica , these were started from seed this past fall and are now starting to bloom. They bees really like them.
Mexican Hat - Ratibida columnifera , a common wildflower of Houston. Some of the wild plants around Houston are much more colorful with a dark orange to red petals. It is the prefect plant if you want a care free garden. Another very drought tolerant plant.
Sunflower - Helianthus annuus , a very pretty and abundant wildflower in Houston. I remember when I first moved to Houston I was impressed on how this plant was everywhere. It makes a nice garden plant as well. Mine are about 10 feet tall. The seed was collected from the City Centre area of Houston before it was developed again. :P
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