Wild Flower Bouquet

Wildflowers make a bright bouquet.

Wild flowers grow naturally in an area without being cultivated. They do not require any care to thrive. The flowers may be native, or they may have been introduced to the area. Native flowers are those growing in an area before white or European settlement.

Geography

Wild flowers are classified into two general types: prairie and woodlands. They appear in every state.

Size

Choose flowers with long stems for a wild flower bouquet. Prairie wildflowers include brown-eyed Susan and Echinacea; both are suitable for cut flowers. The flowers should stay open without direct sunlight. If they close on cloudy days or at night, they'll close inside.

Warning

Many wildflowers are protected and should not be picked for bouquets or for transplanting, according to the University of Minnesota. Check with your local university agricultural extension to find out what species are protected in your area.

Types

Wildflowers may be annuals, biennials or perennials.

References

• University of Minnesota Extension: Common Questions About Wildflowers
• Regents of the University of Minnesota: Wildflowers
• "The Country Garden"; Charlie Ryrie; 2003