The spring weather has been very stereotypical around here; one day sunny and warm, the next raining and cold. Cold and wet weather has been dominate however this last week, so it's been challenging to get outside as much. But we have managed to add a few more wildflowers to our photo collection this season.

Pennsylvania Bittercress (Cardimine Pensylvanica)

Pennsylvania Bittercress is a native plant that can be found throughout most of North America. It is commonly found around wet ground, along roadsides, and near the woods which is exactly where we found it. It is part of the Brassicaceae family (Mustard). It flowers from April to June.

Purple Dead Nettle (Lamium Purpureum)

Commonly seen as an annoying yard weed (can be invasive), this beauty blooms a really long time, from April to October. It is a part of the Lamiaceae family (Mint) and is a favorite of bees and butterflies alike. It has medicinal and herbal uses. This wildflower has been naturalized (not native) and can be found in the majority of the United States, and in many places worldwide. It is believed to have originated in Europe.

We have not been able to identify this one, which really irritates me as you probably know! But it is very pretty. I found it out in the open lot next to our house.

And what is this wildflower?

Oh, that's my Gabby Rose! She's holding a dandelion and sporting her new "cow boots"!