A better question might be: what’s not blooming? From the fields to the forest, you’ll find flowers of nearly every color.
As soon as you enter Drumlin Farm, you can start looking for Common Milkweed. True to its name, it’s common across the grounds. Keep an eye out for pollinators like this honey bee that flock to the flowers.
Spotted touch-me-not, also known as Jewelweed, grows in wet areas. This one was spotted in a low area near the sheep field. Later in the year, look for the long thin seed capsules, which pop open at the slightest touch!
Find Scarlet Beebalm in the gardens near the sheep field. This plant, which is part of the mint family, is a favorite of hummingbirds.
You might miss these little white flowers by the pond near the poultry house. Common Pokeweed grows in the eastern half of the country, and its berries can be used to make a purple ink. Although birds eat the berries, they’re toxic to people.
There are many species of Goldenrod in our state. They’re in the same plant family as daisies and sunflowers. People often blame goldenrod for their summertime allergies, but its pollen is too big to irritate our noses. This one was blooming near the Farm Life Center.
What have you noticed on recent visits to Drumlin Farm?