This is my parents’ favorite flower, so I knew I had to ‘identify’ one for a blog post. I didn’t know that they were called Indian Blankets though – I had grown up thinking they were Indian Paintbrushes. There is now an ongoing debate back home about the correct name, which I find amusing. Either way, they’re lovely flowers. The tough stems make them perfect for small bouquets, flower chains, and flower crowns.
And here’s a little wildflower bouquet I made on my walk back from the open fields I did my observations in:
