Common Roadside Wildflowers
Many colorful wildflowers dot Missouri roadsides. The earliest appear in mid-March and the latest may last into November. This brochure is an introduction to the more common wildflowers that can be seen along roadsides throughout the state.
Missouri is a state rich in diversity. There are the extensive forests of the Ozarks; the swampy, lowland areas of the bootheel; the prairies and glades of southwest Missouri; and the rich farmland of the north. Each area has its own unique assemblage of flowers. There are some, however, that may be found in almost every part of Missouri. The most common of these are included in this brochure.
The flowers are arranged according to when they bloom. A range of blooming time is given for each flower. Generally, they will bloom the earliest in the south and a little later in the north.
These are but a few of the many showy flowers that grace our roadsides. Take the time to stop, photograph and enjoy them as you travel. It will make any trip even more enjoyable.
