This little purple wildflower looks just like a pinwheel, don’t you think? I saw it on he side of the road in Orleans the other day.
I bought 2 wildflower books when I moved here, but I can’t seem to find this one either. Any takers??
Category Archives: Cape Cod Hiking
The Purple Periwinkles Are Blooming And Beautiful On Cape Cod
The purple Periwinkles are blooming and so pretty here on Cape Cod. They are part of the Vinca family are are also known as “Running Myrtle.”
Periwinkles grow to about 6″ and are considered a creeping evergreen. Their flowers are about 1″ and pinwheel-like purplish-blue with a white star in the center.
Such a pretty wildflower, don’t you think?
Stout Blue-Eyed Grass Is Blooming On Cape Cod
The wildflowers are starting to bloom here on Cape Cod and are gorgeous! I loved this photograph of Stout Blue-Eyed Grass that I saw on one of my walks.
Stout Blue-Eyed Grass usually blooms in May and June so it is somewhat early this year. Its flowers have 6 pointed petals and yellow centers. Thin bladelike leaves rise from the base. It is native to the area.
Have you ever seen Stout Blue-Eyed Grass? Pretty, don’t you think?
Love This Tree Face At Red Maple Swamp Trail At Fort Hill On Cape Cod
Black And White Photograph Of A Hiking Trail At Fort Hill On Cape Cod
I loved this black and white photograph of one of the hiking trails at Fort Hill in Eastham on Cape Cod. If you park in the first parking lot on the left before you go up to the overlook of Nauset Marsh, that trail will take you by these trees and on a wonderful hike through the meadows, swamps, woodlands and by the marshes.
It’s a must if you get to Fort Hill. Wonderful hike… not too long and absolutely spectacular!