I have been driving past this spot for years and never paid much attention to it since it was just another vacant lot. In the last couple of years things have been changing, though!
Are you looking for a happy place you can stop, cache and safely enjoy? Look no further than this Field of Flowers!
Located between Seabrook Paint Company and the Ridgeland exit off I-55 North the wildflower field features zinnias as well as native blossoms plus playful sculptures created from recycled and upcycled metal.
Why zinnias? They pop with color, withstand summer heat and drought and bloom until frost kills them. There are eight statues placed amid the mix of wildflowers that include Baby's Breath, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Tall Blue Cornflower, Black-eyed Susan, Sulfur Cosmos, Indian Blanket and Clasping Coneflower. The sculptures showcase activities that can be done in Ridgeland: tennis playing, Frisbee throwing, biking, cheerleading, kite flying, dog walking and fishing. Berms were built, small trees planted and a walking trail cut in.
The Field of Flowers offers a great location to find that elusive cache, take a short walk, enjoy a momentt of solitude and a backdrop for Insta-worthy photos. Oh, and visitors are welcome to pick some flowers to take with them!
"Nothing makes you happier than to see zinnias or wildflowers bloom."