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mnhtnbb

(31,373 posts) Wed Jul 3, 2019, 01:48 PM Jul 2019

Wallflowers

Last edited Wed Jul 3, 2019, 02:19 PM - Edit history (1)

aren't what they used to be!

This installation is placed on the wall near the entrance to a branch library in Wake County, NC.

Several close-ups

Chenille plant

Lantana

Begonia

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Wallflowers (Original Post) mnhtnbb Jul 2019 OP

Driving through NC on our way to FLA Ohiogal Jul 2019 #1

Yes, going to the beach this time of year is wonderful. mnhtnbb Jul 2019 #3

Wow, these are just beautiful! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #2

What wonderful bursts of color! Callalily Jul 2019 #4

Ohiogal

(31,909 posts)

1. Driving through NC on our way to FLA

Reply to mnhtnbb (Original post)

Wed Jul 3, 2019, 01:57 PM

Jul 2019

On family vacations years ago I always noticed and appreciated the beautiful flowers planted along your highways. Very nice photos!

mnhtnbb

(31,373 posts)

3. Yes, going to the beach this time of year is wonderful.

Reply to Ohiogal (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 3, 2019, 02:01 PM

Jul 2019

Lots of lilies and wildflowers planted by the NC Dept of Transportation

Here's a link to a booklet about the program with lots of pretty photos of the flowers in it.

https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/environmental/wildflower/Documents/ncdot-wildflower-booklet.pdf