The annual wildflower planting program in Richardson is set to begin next week. Parks and Recreation staff will be planting two different mixes of wildflower seeds, one that includes corn flower, rocket larkspur and red corn poppy and a second “native mix” that includes flowers such as Texas paintbrushes, wine cups, plains coreopsis and standing cypress, at numerous locations around the community including City of Richardson parks and medians. About 50 acres are being sown with about 2,000 pounds of wildflower seeds. Some of the best places to see the flowers this spring will be Breckinridge Park, Crowley Park and Huffhines Park, as well as Fox Creek Park and CityLine Park for the “native mix.”
The wildflower planting program began in the early 1990s and has been beautifying Richardson ever since, landing the City on annual “Best DFW Cities for Viewing Wildflowers” lists. In addition to the annual fall plantings, residents, HOAs, and other community groups can request and help fund wildflower planting in specific areas through the City’s Operation Bloom Town program.
Website: www.cor.net/wildflowerplanting
Website: www.cor.net/epi, click on Richardson Plants
Contact: Jeff Jackson, 972-744-4306
