In many places this miracle occurs without any human intervention and the plants reseed themselves for a repeat performance the following year. The problem is they look so good, people are tempted to stop, dig a few up, and take them home. Yes, you can be arrested for picking or digging wildflowers on the roadside. Henry says the heavier flower-friendly soils of North Florida make it one of the best places in the state to do wildflower watching. Search the University and Main archives for previously run articles.
Conditions are better along the state and county roads.
The rule on when you can mow the wildflower is simple. Then we want to know, too. We'll put together a list, with your help, of some of the best highways in North Central Florida to cruise for a flower-filled Sunday drive. Be sure to include the road number, directions that would help a stranger find it, and a daytime phone number where we can reach you. A pretty tag with a purpose.