July 19, 2023
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Sunflowers at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake are planted every year and are expected to bloom through August despite drought conditions.
Sunflowers are planted every year at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake attracting photographers, wildlife and nature lovers By Wendy Todd A popular online gardening site, Gardening Chores, analyzed top Google searches to determine the most popular flowers in the United States. Sunflowers ranked number two on the list. For sunflower lovers in St. Louis, there is a great opportunity to enjoy them in abundance at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake, where
sunflowers are planted every year. They are expected to bloom through August despite drought conditions. Due to the stressful weather conditions it’s possible that the flowers may be smaller than previous years, but the Missouri Department of Conservation staff, who plant the rows every year, states there will plenty of sunflowers to enjoy. The sunflowers are planted to assist with dove management, as the flower’s seeds
attract the birds and the height helps hide dove hunters who gather for the hunting season in September. The fields are to be viewed but not picked from, and serve as great photo ops for professional and amateur photographers. The sunflower fields work well for those looking to create photogenic social media posts. See ‘SUNFLOWER’ page 2
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