How to Use wildflower in a Sentence

wildflower

noun
  • This is a very good wildflower year in the deserts and foothills.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2023
  • But the prairie, the tallgrass and the wildflowers are still there.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2024
  • My dad was always the one with the wildflower book and the bird guide.
    Beth Rodden, TIME, 14 June 2024
  • In a field of golden wildflowers, leaves rotate with the path of the sun.
    Quanta Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Sure, the trails are known for their spring ephemeral wildflowers but the trees are hard to beat, too!
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 16 June 2023
  • Slushy ice still covered a pond ringed in wildflowers on the pass.
    Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Or get two legs up with a boost-bike on a wildflower tour from Sol Rides.
    Valerie Stivers, WSJ, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Best of all, the wildflower wreath is just as affordable as the rest of our picks.
    Sanah Faroke, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2021
  • In the spring, the first plants to emerge in your wildflower garden will be cool-season weeds.
    Daryl Beyers, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2021
  • But what does a historic deep-freeze mean for the beloved wildflower?
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2021
  • Named for the moss pink wildflower that sprouts this time of year, the moon won't appear as pink to our eyes here on Earth.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The wildflower hike was set to begin at one in the afternoon.
    Benjamin Hale, Harper's Magazine, 10 July 2023
  • The sale shop has seed starter kits and wildflower packages.
    oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2020
  • The first step is to get your hands on a couple of good, local wildflower books.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Poinsett was interested in botany and sent shrubs of the wildflower back to the U.S.
    Chelsea Hylton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
  • San Diego Guides For subscribers In search of wildflower blooms?
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Go in July for peak wildflower viewing and early in the morning to miss the crowds.
    Jonathan Olivier, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Look for the splash of red mixed in with other wildflower displays.
    oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2021
  • In all, about 2,400 pounds of wildflower seeds will be planted.
    Teri Webster, Dallas News, 13 Oct. 2020
  • For those looking for a quick outing, a good wildflower spot is on the Nature Trail.
    Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The preserve features 12 miles of trails and is known for its rolling grasslands, wildflowers and oak trees.
    Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024
  • How to plant annual wildflower seeds: Choose a spot in full sun.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Every year, people journey from all over the world to hike, bike, and climb the rocky terrain or catch the spring wildflower bloom.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2021
  • The next day, the couple married among the wildflowers in their sculpture park designed by Bas Smets.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
  • In general, Logan Pass is the best place to start your wildflower search.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
  • As dawn breaks, she is shown holding wildflowers, alone by the roadside.
    Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
  • Spread wildflower seed over sunny areas where the seed can make contact with the soil.
    Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 27 Aug. 2020
  • Dozens of varieties of wildflowers bloom in their midst.
    Cindy Gordon, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Consider this a small-but-thoughtful gift for wildflower lovers or any plant aficionados who want to make a statement stylishly on a jacket, hat or bag.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Deep in the forest lies a wildflower that defies expectations.
    Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024

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